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by earthworm73
Sat Jan 12, 2013 11:11 am
Forum: Greenhouse & Outside Protection
Topic: Had to look
Replies: 17
Views: 10506

I want to peek at my washy in its enclosure so bad but I'll resist the urge. I have almost see through plastic around it the cage and on a nice bright day I can peer in from the outside. So far still green and if I am not mistaken looks like it put on some growth during the winter. I guess its not u...
by earthworm73
Thu Jan 10, 2013 3:18 pm
Forum: Wanted
Topic: Looking for Brahea Edulis
Replies: 2
Views: 3705

Hey Jim. They seem to not mind the wetness as much as B. Armata. Armata usually looks like crap up here and decline gradually to a slow death. B. Edulis looks great and puts out about as many fronds per year pound for pound. However they are tender into the low 20's so keeping them dry is a must to ...
by earthworm73
Thu Jan 10, 2013 9:46 am
Forum: Wanted
Topic: Looking for Brahea Edulis
Replies: 2
Views: 3705

Looking for Brahea Edulis

So some reason I am having a helluva time finding B. Edulis in shippable sizes here in the U.S. BC seems to have them but unless you live in California and want something with like 3 ft of trunk seems you are out of luck. At this point I'll take seeds but prefer plants. And it's such a hassle to get...
by earthworm73
Wed Jan 09, 2013 8:44 pm
Forum: Seed Exchange
Topic: Want to trade for CIDP, Phoenix Sylvestris and L. Chinensis
Replies: 8
Views: 6521

Oh you so tempt me to hook up the lap dog and tell him to mush! Too bad you don't live in the Lower Mainland. Since Adam says it'll work, I can try send you some bare root in April. Gotta ask Adam what he "declares" on the shipment: "Gift"????? :lol: :lol: Barb Okay sounds good....
by earthworm73
Wed Jan 09, 2013 12:16 pm
Forum: Seed Exchange
Topic: Want to trade for CIDP, Phoenix Sylvestris and L. Chinensis
Replies: 8
Views: 6521

seedscanada wrote:I ship back and forth all the time. but bare root.
Adam if this was March or April I would jump on it but being January and with small seedlings I will decline for now. If you don't have seeds and it's spring I might just look you up again.
by earthworm73
Wed Jan 09, 2013 12:09 pm
Forum: Seed Exchange
Topic: Want to trade for CIDP, Phoenix Sylvestris and L. Chinensis
Replies: 8
Views: 6521

Doubt you're heading north since all the highways in BC Interior are closed :lol: :lol: But I've got a whack of Deglet Noor, some Medjools of seedlings. None of the other stuff you want. Tall skinny one-leafed things shown nearest the camera: <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/southslope/82...
by earthworm73
Wed Jan 09, 2013 9:21 am
Forum: Seed Exchange
Topic: Want to trade for CIDP, Phoenix Sylvestris and L. Chinensis
Replies: 8
Views: 6521

Want to trade for CIDP, Phoenix Sylvestris and L. Chinensis

I am looking for fresh seeds (or seedlings) of the above species. I have several varieties of cold hardy palm seeds. I don't know exactly what at this minute (making this post away from home) but if you have what I'm looking for ask me and I'll see if I've got them.
by earthworm73
Wed Jan 09, 2013 9:10 am
Forum: Germination
Topic: Cleaning Phoenix Dactylifera Seeds
Replies: 4
Views: 4322

Cleaning Phoenix Dactylifera Seeds

I have tried multiple times to germinate true date palm seeds in the past and have had all of them grow mold. The reason being more than likely I left too much flesh on the seeds and maybe more water retention in my mix. So my question is what is the best method of removing the flesh on the seeds? I...
by earthworm73
Sun Jan 06, 2013 4:35 pm
Forum: Cold Hardy Palms
Topic: Fastest Growing Jubaea Chilensis and Other Stuff
Replies: 8
Views: 4197

andym wrote:Nice plants that should grow well in your region. There is considered opinion that Trachycarpus Manipur (Ukhurlensis) is reasonably hardy.I have two and will plant one out next year confident that it will survive :D
Andy do you have a picture of yours to post?
by earthworm73
Sun Jan 06, 2013 1:36 am
Forum: Cold Hardy Palms
Topic: Fastest Growing Jubaea Chilensis and Other Stuff
Replies: 8
Views: 4197

Fastest Growing Jubaea Chilensis and Other Stuff

Got this little guy back about May this year. And a pic from today. Man has he put on some shoulders in just 8 months. Gotta be the fastest jubaea on the planet. j/k <a href="http://s291.photobucket.com/albums/ll301/earthworm73/?action=view¤t=jubs001.jpg" target="_blank"><img src...
by earthworm73
Tue Jan 01, 2013 9:13 pm
Forum: Wanted
Topic: Sabals
Replies: 1
Views: 3482

Sabals

I am looking for live specimens up to 1 gal of Sabal causiarum, s. bermudana and or s. Birmingham.
by earthworm73
Sun Dec 30, 2012 11:16 am
Forum: Cold Hardy Palms
Topic: Yet another new addition in the winter
Replies: 20
Views: 6223

That's a nice one for the price. I saw some about the same size around here for twice as much...and this is trachy country. Hope it grows fast for you.
by earthworm73
Wed Dec 26, 2012 7:36 pm
Forum: Seed Exchange
Topic: Looking for J. Chilensis Seeds
Replies: 2
Views: 3935

Looking for J. Chilensis Seeds

Title says it all. Hopefully someone has fresh seeds.
by earthworm73
Mon Dec 24, 2012 11:57 am
Forum: Member Introduction
Topic: Greetings and Merry Christmas from Birch Bay, WA
Replies: 7
Views: 8061

Barb if I get some time today I'll post a few pics of my sad looking brood. Since it is winter of course the beds look pitiful. Some on my list are w. robusta and filifera, sabal minor 'Cape Hatteras', sabal Brazoria, s. 'Louisiana', s. palmetto, s. tamaulipas, t. fortunei 'Tesan', t. fortunei 'Bulg...
by earthworm73
Mon Dec 24, 2012 10:34 am
Forum: Member Introduction
Topic: Greetings and Merry Christmas from Birch Bay, WA
Replies: 7
Views: 8061

Greetings and Merry Christmas from Birch Bay, WA

Hi all. New to this forum but not brand new to growing palms and subtropicals. I am currently growing several different variates of palms and subtropicals. I live in Birch Bay, WA which is directly west across the sound from the palm growing "capital" of Canada Salt Spring Island, BC. I su...