D. Hercules from the seed bank

D. Hercules from the seed bank#375597

By madrone -  Sun Mar 14, 2021 12:41 am
Location:  Washington state
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- Sun Mar 14, 2021 12:41 am #375597

Germination - check!

Wasn't sure how successful the seed would be - clearly seed viability is not going to be an issue. Hopefully my seedling care runs the same path.

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Re: D. Hercules from the seed bank#375636

By optique -  Sun Mar 14, 2021 4:32 pm
Location:  Greenville SC
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- Sun Mar 14, 2021 4:32 pm #375636

I read that they can last 25 years in the fridge. I got some from the seed bank last year, all the dog hair is from my german shepherd =)

Re: D. Hercules from the seed bank#375647

By madrone -  Sun Mar 14, 2021 7:28 pm
Location:  Washington state
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- Sun Mar 14, 2021 7:28 pm #375647

I've read similar - that drosera seed retains good viability over time. So maybe I should have sprinkled a little less liberally.

Any way - it's a good 'problem' to have. Thanks for showing me your one-year-olds. That would be awesome to get that kind of growth!

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Re: D. Hercules from the seed bank#375653

By Apollyon -  Mon Mar 15, 2021 12:33 am
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- Mon Mar 15, 2021 12:33 am #375653

That's amazing. Going forward I think I'm going to stick to chopped LFS. Peat just doesn't net me that kind of success! I'm glad to see they worked out!

They're tough, apparently *very* tough and I found out they can come back from their roots

After it died I left it in the tray as an experiment

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Re: D. Hercules from the seed bank#375658

By optique -  Mon Mar 15, 2021 2:47 am
Location:  Greenville SC
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- Mon Mar 15, 2021 2:47 am #375658

Never had any issues with washed peat, I only use LFSM for long term inside only plants so i can flush in the sink with out making a mess.

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