butia eriospatha x butia microspadix

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macario
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butia eriospatha x butia microspadix

Post by macario » Sun Feb 12, 2012 5:17 pm

Hello I recently got some of these seeds and have them soaking now. Just looking for anything to trade.


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Post by lucky1 » Sun Feb 12, 2012 9:06 pm

Mike, ooooh...I just want to see what you do to make them pop, and how long it takes.

If I hadn't planted all my Jubaea seeds, I'd offer you some.
Will wait until next winter and see what we can trade then, OK?

Barb
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macario
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Post by macario » Mon Feb 13, 2012 8:04 am

Hey barb I was told by a gentalmen at a california nursery to soak the 1 to 2 weeks and todays the last day and I have some soil waiting for the seeds after I get off work today. I was also told to heat them during the day over 90f and room temp at night until they sprout Ill let you know how it works
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Post by lucky1 » Mon Feb 13, 2012 10:22 am

Good instructions for the seeds, Mike.

An electric germinating mat works well for soaking seeds in a small bowl of water, but IMO it doesn't get warm enough for germination in soil.

The eriospatha x microspadix is an exciting cross.
There was a grower in Brazil who recently produced a fabulous Jubaea cross too, and plants are growing happily at his place.
Both hybrids are worth watching for cold hardiness... :D

Even though your hybrid is expected to be smaller than B.eriospatha, you'll still have to buy a ladder. :lol:

Please keep your camera handy for when they pop.
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