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I have some Butia Capitata seeds that I got and I have been soaking them
I have cracked some and taken the 2-3 seeds from each. I have both soaking right now. I'll keep you updated on wether or not cracking them quickens them or not.
Posted : 07/11/2006 9:34 pm
I'd imagine seed rot would be more prevalant when cracking the outer shell.
Posted : 08/11/2006 7:33 pm
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I'd imagine seed rot would be more prevalant when cracking the outer shell.
Thats what I hear from another guy.
I have a new method that I am going to try. Using this method, I have not had ANY seeds rot or any mold using this method. So I am going to try it on these cracked seeds. If it doesn't work, then I am not out too much since I can get more seeds.
I'll let you know of the method if it works.
Posted : 08/11/2006 9:16 pm
This probably expalins why all of my butia capitat seeds have two and three seedlings coming out of one seed.
Wes North Vancouver Zone 8b/9a
Keats Island BC Zone 8a
Palm Springs CA Zone 9b/10a
Posted : 10/11/2006 9:55 pm
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UPDATE!!!
Have kept both cracked seeds and non cracked seeds soaking in water with bottom heat.
THREE of the 20 or so cracked seeds have popped while soaking. WIll wait a day or so to pot up.
The un cracked seeds are showing a whiter "spot" where they will pop but of coarse none have popped yet.
Posted : 11/11/2006 4:54 pm
Any updates. I have about 10 Butia Capitata seeds that have been soaking in water for 3 days on top of a refrigerator. I want to pot them up in a few days. I am going to crack a few seeds open today and see what happens.
How are yours doing?
Kent in Kansas
where it's cold in winter (always)
and hot in summer (usually)
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Posted : 05/12/2006 10:52 am
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I wrote you a PM, but got the error message. Lemme know if you got the PM.
Posted : 05/12/2006 11:45 am
I tried to send you a PM and got an error message also thats why I asked on the forum. send me an email at kentp5121 at sbcglobal.net
Kent in Kansas
where it's cold in winter (always)
and hot in summer (usually)
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Posted : 05/12/2006 12:28 pm
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UPDATE:
Looked at the germination pot yesterday and I now a VERY strong rooted popped seed from a cracked Butia seed (one of the three seeds, inside the seed). So far I have no mold at all in the germination pot. That was/is my main worry.
Posted : 12/01/2007 11:59 pm
