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So long story short, this is round 2 of trying to grow yuccas from seed. The first time I essentially had the soil too wet and cold to grow anything. Since then I have got better soil and a heated "germination station" that has a vented lid. i will keep updates in this thread in case anyone is a rookie like myself.
Warm winter hike the other day:
-Mike
Grand Junction, CO:
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Posted : 10/01/2015 4:44 pm
That'll do it!
Good luck.
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Posted : 10/01/2015 6:42 pm
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I am following this forums information and hints from the people at the local cacti club who have experience growing these.
I 'sterilized' the soil last night in the oven, including the sand that will cover the seed when I plant them.
Just waiting on my other pack of Joshua seeds then I will plant...
-Mike
Grand Junction, CO:
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Posted : 10/01/2015 6:52 pm
I 'sterilized' the soil last night in the oven
Your wife will want a new oven.
That apparently stinks like crazy. 😆
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Posted : 10/01/2015 11:17 pm
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😀 I read that it could stink but surprisingly it was pretty minimal. I was surprised.
-Mike
Grand Junction, CO:
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Posted : 10/01/2015 11:24 pm
If nothing works, just put some dirt from outside in a pot and place in the south window, wet the soil, barely push the seeds into the soil, keep the soil wet/moist and you should get something soon. Brevifolia seeds are the easiest yuccas seeds I have ever sprouted, and I've grown lots of them. I might have some seed left if yours don't start. I will look around. 🙂
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Posted : 11/01/2015 12:40 pm
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Awesome thank you!
-Mike
Grand Junction, CO:
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Posted : 15/01/2015 4:00 pm
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Now all this rookie needs is some patience and some luck! 😀
I must note the Joshua's are from two different sources and one pack appeared much larger, symmetrical, and generally "healthier". We'll see. The smaller more frail pack of Joshua seeds, I have tried before with no success (albeit I am sure it was my fault). Just thought I would note how different seed sources can vary. We basically have to trust the seed sellers; I don't know of a way to tell a good seed from a bad seed or if it's the wrong seed unless it was blatantly obvious.
-Mike
Grand Junction, CO:
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Posted : 18/01/2015 10:08 am
Good work.
I'd lift the plastic dome an inch or two at one corner to let excess moisture escape.
Yuccas don't need a lot of humidity to pop (unlike palms).
Look forward to seeing 'em pop.
Barb
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Posted : 18/01/2015 12:14 pm
I agree. 😀
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Posted : 18/01/2015 3:56 pm
Sometimes if I can't get seeds to start, I through them around my potted plants, right on top of the soil and forget about them. 😆
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Posted : 18/01/2015 3:57 pm
Hello mlobato,I wish you a successful germination 😀
Posted : 18/01/2015 4:13 pm
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Thanks! There is so much misinformation out there; hard to tell what to do. I appreciate the advice!
-Mike
Grand Junction, CO:
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Posted : 18/01/2015 6:03 pm
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In your experiences with yuccas how many days can I expect them to take to germinate?
-Mike
Grand Junction, CO:
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Posted : 18/01/2015 6:08 pm
I would say from 7 to 10 days to germinate.
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