Hello mlobato, if conditions are ideal germinates at me for two weeks 😀

Awesome, thank you.

Yucca brevifolia, 3-10 to see your first seed to pop.

For some of these Yuccas, do you need to have the seed go through a slight freeze cycle before germination plantings? Many seeds still left on the Y. Filim. stalks, that are left out around here, seems to germinate in the Springtime. I'm curious if the Winter freeze is a necessary part of their cycle...

For some of these Yuccas, do you need to have the seed go through a slight freeze cycle before germination plantings? Many seeds still left on the Y. Filim. stalks, that are left out around here, seems to germinate in the Springtime. I'm curious if the Winter freeze is a necessary part of their cycle...

Personally, I am not sure. Good question though. I am still learning all of this but would like to know the answer. Though, I have read that the freeze/thaw cycle and/or periods of cold assist with branching habits in branching yucca species.

I am sure Barb or Aaron might know?

Well 3 of 72 seeds have sprouted. That basically makes me an expert right?😀

3 of 72 seeds have sprouted. That basically makes me an expert right?😀

Yup...as long as it doesn't end at 3. 😆 😆

For some of these Yuccas, do you need to have the seed go through a slight freeze cycle before germination plantings? Many seeds still left on the Y. Filim. stalks, that are left out around here, seems to germinate in the Springtime. I'm curious if the Winter freeze is a necessary part of their cycle...

A freeze cycle for seed...mostly for stuff like shrubs / trees?
ie. Stratification. I've got some Trumpet vine seeds in the fridge now, but never did that for the few yuccas I've germinated.

So IMO, no for yuccas.

Barb

...Up to 9 sprouts but whose counting?

😆 😆
You're well on your way.

😆 😆
You're well on your way.

Fun stuff. Hopefully I can raise them all to healthy starter plants.

One of the sprouts is green while most are white. Is this normal or do they need more light or something? I assume this is perfectly normal; just curious.

The seed tray is in an east-facing semi-bright room.

Just my 2 cents worth. First off great job. You will have to put a small fan on those seedlings as they will fall over from lack of resistence from outside wind. They will stretch for the sunlight outside. Get a strong grow light with high lumens to slow the stretch. Keep up the good work.

John

Just my 2 cents worth. First off great job. Second you will have to put a small fan on those seedlings as they will fall over from lack of resistence from outside wind. They will stretch for light outside. Get a strong grow light with high lumens to slow the stretch. Keep up the good work.

John

Thanks so much. Can you or anyone recommend a cheap but good fluorescent light and fixture?

Some info. http://gardenguides.com/106899-plant-lights-seedlings-bulbs.html.
http://bhg.com/gardening/houseplants/care/choosing-plant-grow-lights/

You might want to check your local buy and sell for used grow lights. Hope this helps.

John

So I am learning. Hopefully. Anyways here is a perfect example of before the grow light (white spindly Brevifolia seedlings) and after the grow light (compact and green Brevifolia seedlings). The light was just not enough in my southeast facing window. All should be good now. Up to 17 total seedlings and looking like more are soon to sprout (sand is raising).