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Acalypha herzogiana (Dwarf Cat's Tail) A low growing plant with a spreading growth habit. A fantastic ground cover which will gently spill out over garden edges or containers. Quite hardy once established. Will grown in areas where there is already a lot of roots from surrounding plants.

BANANA SEED GERMINAION To begin germinating the banana seeds, soak the seed in warm water for 24 to 48 hours to break the seed dormancy. This softens the seed coat, enabling the embryo to sprout more easily and rapidly. Prepare an outdoor bed in a sunny area or use a seed tray or other container and fill with potting soil enriched with plenty of organic compost in the amount of 60% sand or airy, loam to 40% organic matter. Sow the banana seeds 1/4 inch deep and backfill with compost. Water the seeds until the soil is moist, not drenched, and maintain damp conditions while growing banana trees from seeds. When germinating banana seeds, even hardy bananas, keep the temperature at least 15 C. Different varieties respond to temperature fluxes differently. The time that a banana seed germinates, again, depends on the variety. Some germinate in 2-3 weeks while others may take two or more months, so be patient when propagating banana plants via seed

WATERMELON SEEDS GERMINATION Sow seed in cell packs or flats, 3-4 weeks before the last frost. Kept at 75-85°F., germination averages 7-14 days. Or, direct sow into prepared seed beds after all danger of frost, 6 in. apart in rows 4-6 ft. apart depending on the variety. Thin to 2 ft. apart.

PITAYA DRAGON FRUIT SEED GERMINATION Dragon fruit seeds are usually fairly easy to germinate but show variable germination rates. Fresh (undried) seeds will germinate quite rapidly, usually within just a few days. Dried seeds show longer germination periods and often germinate within 1-4 weeks, though some groups may need up to 8 weeks for germination. Plant seeds 1/4-1/2" deep in moist, sterile soil. Keep soil temperature consistent at 70-85F. Cool soils will significantly delay seed germination time and may inhibit germination completely.  Dragon fruit seeds are small and very fragile, so handle with care. Also take care in watering not to jostle the soil as seeds can become deeply buried where they may fail to breach the soil surface and rot.  Estimated germination time under optimal conditions: 1-4 weeks, though occasionally up to 8 weeks.

PASSIONFRUIT SEED GERMINATION Fill a pot that’s 4 inches across and has drainage holes with an all-purpose compost. Moisten the compost until water drains from the holes. Press each of the dry seeds into the compost. Cover each with a thin layer of compost. Lower the pot into a large zippered plastic storage bag. Seal the bag and set it in a warm space, such as your kitchen windowsill. Do not allow the compost to dry. Monitor the seeds until they germinate, which generally takes two to three weeks. Plant the individual passion vine seedlings in 3-inch pots filled with the same multipurpose compost. Dig a hole approximately 1 to 1 1/2 inches deep before lowering the seedling and backfilling with the original medium. Maintain evenly moist soil and transplant the seedlings when they reach a height of 10 inches. Passion vines thrive in well-drained soil with a pH of 6.5 to 7.5, and full sunlight to partial shade.

GOOSEBERRY SEEDS GERMINATION                   Soak the seeds in a bowl of water overnight to determine which seeds are viable. Sow the seeds that sink to the bottom and discard those that float to the top. Soak the Indian gooseberry seeds for five minutes in a bowl of hot water, which can improve the chance of germination. Cover the bowl with a dish towel to help hold in the heat. Drain the seeds and sow them immediately. Fill 4-inch pots with a mixture of half potting soil and half compost. Pour water onto the soil mixture until it feels moderately moist throughout. Sow one Indian gooseberry seed in each pot at a depth of roughly 1/4 inch. Place the pots indoors near a large window or outdoors inside an unventilated, lightly shaded cold frame. Warm the pots to 80 degrees Fahrenheit with a propagation mat if temperatures drop below 70 F. Check the soil mixture twice daily to ensure it never fully dries out. Water to a 2-inch depth...

LEMON SEEDS GERMINATION Fill a small pot with pasteurized soil mix or a mix of half peat moss and half perlite or sand and pasteurize it yourself. Pasteurization will also aid in removing any harmful pathogens that can kill your seedling. Plant several lemon seeds about ½ inch deep to increase the chance for lemon seed propagation. Moisten the soil lightly and cover the top of the pot with plastic wrap to aid in water retention. Keep the soil moist, but not soggy. Keep your growing lemon tree seeds in an area that is around 70 degrees F. (21 C.); the top of the fridge is ideal. Once the seedlings emerge, move the container into brighter light and remove the plastic. When the seedlings have several sets of leaves, transplant them to larger, 4- to 6-inch pots filled with sterile potting medium. Fertilize them with a water soluble fertilizer high in potassium every two to four weeks and keep the soil moist. The propagated lemon seedlings should have at least four hours of direct ...

CLIMBING ROSE GERMINATION  Climbing roses is a very popular plant for vertical gardens. Interestingly, botanists do not consider them true climbing plants like vines because they don’t grow on their own support structures to hold onto a surface. Therefore, they need a helping hand and a vertical space to attach to and grow on. HOW TO GROW? Test the seeds before planting: Put the seeds in water and discard the seeds that float. Seeds that float may be hollow. The plump, heavier seeds that sink in the water have a better chance of survival. Purchase a flat container for planting the seeds: The flat container should be able to fit into your refrigerator. Consult with your gardening centre to choose the best flat for your needs. Mix equal parts sand, soil and peat moss: Consult with your gardening centre, as they may have a pre-made mixture that you can purchase. You will need enough to fill the flat. Fill the flat with the sand, soil and peat moss mixture. ...

Planting method Seedlings can be grown in nutritional pots in paper or plastic cups. The composition of the substrate may be as follows: 3 parts peat, 1 part humus, and 0.25 parts of mullein; you can take: 3 parts compost, 1 part loam, with 0.25 part of mullein. 1 kg of the first mixture add 10-20 g of superphosphate and 1-2 g of hydrated lime. When using the mixture of the second composition, add 4-5 g of superphosphate and 300-500 mg of hydrated lime. Peat and compost should be sifted through a sieve. Therefore it is better to use a weathered friable peat litter and greenhouse humus. Naklyunulsya (up to 2 cm) seeds are put in the hole of the pots from the spine down and immediately covered with earth. Do it carefully to cover the root and cotyledons and completely fill the cavity of the pots. Also thoroughly fill the voids between the pots and cover them with a layer of sand or mixture of sand and soil thickness of 1 cm then spend watering, making sure the seeds from th...

APPLE SEED GERMINATION Plant apple seeds no deeper than 1/2 inch. Keep the soil constantly moist but never soggy. Place the planted seeds in a room with bright indirect light and temperatures between 60 degrees and 75 degrees F. Cover the container with a clear plastic dome or bag to trap moisture and raise humidity during germination. Remove the cover, and move the seeds to direct light when they have germinated.

Apple Seeds Cultivation methods Pots: ready for flowers and pots, seedlings generally white plastic pots with a diameter of about 20CM Flower soil: Ready flowers and dedicated community park with flowers and nutritional soil or soil, the requirement is fertile soil, loose, good ventilation; Planting: First put in pots or flower soil pit a few centimeters thick, the flowers into them, and then put on the soil culture, little by tight; Watering: This is a very important part, first watering must be irrigated, which is the root of water, flowers and trees of survival the key here; Management: If the pot, the first week, placed in the shade, every day in the branches and leaves spray to keep the soil moist, Note ventilation week after the sun come up, If it is planted, first block the sun with shade net, after a week, The shade net removed.

How to Plant Guava Seeds Native to the tropical regions of southern Mexico and South America, the sweet fruit of the guava tree (Psidium guajava) tempts the taste buds whether served fresh or as a drink, dessert, or candy. Guava trees thrive in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 9b through 11, growing into small, shrubby trees suitable for container gardening. The fruit contains several hard seeds that are viable up to one year. When sprouting guava seeds, gardeners should be aware that the seedlings rarely grow true to the parent plant. Stratifying the Seeds Whether fresh or stored for up to a year, guava seeds require a process known as stratification to break through the hard outer shell. While professional growers pretreat the seeds with sulfuric acid, home gardeners should boil or soak the seeds. Boil the Seeds To soften the hard seed coating, bring 2 cups of water to a boil in a saucepan. Place the guava seeds in the boiling wat...

How to Plant Guava Seeds Place guava seeds in a pot of boiling water, and boil for five minutes to break seed dormancy and speed germination. Fill a 4-inch nursery pot with soilless seed-starting mix. Press one guava seed into the center of the pot. Use your thumb to gently press the seed under the soilless mix, and cover it with 1/8 to 1/4 inch of the mixture. Soak the pot with water using a gentle misting spray or the soak setting on the hose to avoid disrupting the seed. Place the pot in a warm place with a temperature of 65 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Guava seeds germinate in two to eight weeks. Keep the soilless mix moist by watering when the top of the soil starts to feel dry under your finger.

Orange Seed Germination Seed Collected seeds are washed by placing them in a bowl of water and swishing them around to loosen any attached orange pulp. Seeds that float and seeds that are small in comparison are not good for germinating. Remaining seeds are cleaned, folded into a dry paper towel and placed inside a sealable plastic bag. To break seed dormancy, seeds are refrigerated for three to four weeks; seeds collected from store-bought fruit have already had a refrigeration period, so refrigeration is no longer necessary. Soil Orange trees prefer neutral to slightly acidic soil and the best germination medium is soil-based. Garden soil is sterilized through covering and heating to 180 degrees in a home oven for half an hour. Commercially bagged topsoil has added amendments to increase moisture retention, friability and drainage. Sphagnum peat moss and vermiculite or sand used in equal parts with soil makes an appropriate germinating blend. When peat moss is used,...

Grape Seed Germination Choosing Viable Seeds You can usually tell a viable seed by the way it looks and feels. Healthy seeds are firm, with a pale white or gray endosperm inside. Any seeds that are squishy when you gently squeeze them between your fingers are not viable. To double-check this, you can drop the seeds in water and discard those that float to the top, as healthy seeds tend to sink. Preparation Before stratification, viable seeds need a thorough washing to remove the pulp. Soaking the grape seeds in distilled water for 24 hours before stratification increases the odds of germination. Because the seeds need to remain semi-moist during stratification, you'll need to prepare a proper bed for them, such as an air-tight bag or capsule filled with damp sand or wet paper towels. Damp peat moss is one of the best beds for grape seeds, as it has anti-fungal properties that can reduce the risk of mold that destroys the seeds during stratification. Stratificat...

How to Germinate Pomegranate Seeds Wash the flower pot out with warm water and dish soap, scrubbing gently with the rag. Rinse the pot and allow it to air dry. If the flower pot was previously used, this will remove any bacteria, mold or fungus that may remain on the pot. If it is new, this removes any residue or toxins remaining from the factory or transport. Fill the flower pot with potting soil, within 1 to 2 inches of the top of the pot. Do not press the dirt down; it should not be compacted. Pomegranate seeds easily start up in loose soil in nature. Push a pomegranate seed down in the dirt, gently, to twice its diameter. Brush soil over the seed. Several seeds may be placed in the flower pot; put two to three inches between each seed to give ample growing room. Water until the soil is saturated, but not pouring out of the drainage holes at the bottom. Continue to keep the soil moist until seedlings emerge. Water regularly after that, but the top of the dirt can d...