My second time breeding. On my first try I only had one seed pod with only one pup that survived. Love so tips and tricks on what to do next with storage and sowing.
Ps. Trying out the tape cone method.
by plantmom_games
My second time breeding. On my first try I only had one seed pod with only one pup that survived. Love so tips and tricks on what to do next with storage and sowing.
Ps. Trying out the tape cone method.
by plantmom_games
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Apparently you need to let the seeds rest before planting (about 3wks to 1mo). I recently learned that on year three of starting seeds and it’s waaaaay more effective.
My general methodology is to use sterile, fine grain soilless medium that’s moderately good at holding moisture. I put that in a 2” pot which is then put in a clear cache pot that I fill with water. I sprinkle the seeds on the surface of the substrate and cover with a single layer of fine sand. Then I put plastic wrap over the whole thing (with a rubber band) and put it in a warm, bright spot.
After a few weeks I generally open the top a bit to prevent damping off, but that means fungus gnats can get in so I generally douse them in neem at this point and it keeps the gnats at bay (they’ll eat the roots if you let them).
Once they’re large enough to handle (several leaves) they will often get put into their own pots in proper soil (not quite as gritty as what I use for adults, but more so than seed soil).
Very cool, congrats 🎈..
What did you use to pollinate
It’s interesting reading this thread. I got two seeds for the first time from one of my own plants and was planning to plant them a little later this summer. But now I’m wondering if I’m going to need $50 worth of soil components, etc to make it work. I have year-old aloe hybrid seedling that I grew with no special attention at all — just stuck the seed in a little fruit cup of my usual soil mix and bottom watered when totally dry. It germinated in maybe 3-4 days, and has grown just fine. Are Haws really that much different?