what is the best way to start fruit plants from seeds?
Posted on Jun 27, 2009 under Best Seeds | 4 CommentsWanting to know what are the best ways to procure seeds for planting in my yard.
it is really seed specific, since some need a period in cold conditions (in the fridge) just google the seed and how to grow.
it's pretty easy to get most fruit seeds to sprout and grow, i have had success with orange, apple, lyche, pommigranit, raspberry, strawberry and loads of others. way too many to mention.
just put them in a general growing compost, keep them moist and warm and they will grow.
but be warned, they will not fruit for a few years, especially trees. takes a long time for them to fruit. and if you take them from a really nice fruit, there is little chance that the plant you grow will have fruit as good, because it will be a diffrent tree and probably crossed with something like a crab apple tree, which orchids use to cheaply pollinate there fruit trees. and same will be for other fruits, cheaper versions are used for the polination.
June 28th, 2009 at 4:09 am
put them in the dirt and water them
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June 28th, 2009 at 4:21 am
Different fruit seeds need different preparation. You are best going to your local nursery and asking their advice on each individual fruit. Some seeds need to be dried, some need to be soaked. You will also need different soils and fertilizers for different seeds when first planting. By talking to your local nursery, they can also tell you what fruits grow best in your region. Good Luck!
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June 28th, 2009 at 4:58 am
Some seed is available commercially, or you can save seeds from what you eat. Joining a garden network may give you opportunity to obtains seeds from other members, and advice too!
Many fruits are not true to type from seed and what you get will be quite a bit different from the original fruit. You will also have to wait a long time for most tree fruits. If you want to know what you are getting and to enjoy it as quickly as possible, buy a named variety. Else, enjoy the adventure and the wait.
Starting needs vary tremendously. Some need a winter's cold to break dormancy, others sprout immediately. Search "start plum from seed" on the internet (or whichever fruit), and you will find specific directions.
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June 28th, 2009 at 5:30 am
it is really seed specific, since some need a period in cold conditions (in the fridge) just google the seed and how to grow.
it's pretty easy to get most fruit seeds to sprout and grow, i have had success with orange, apple, lyche, pommigranit, raspberry, strawberry and loads of others. way too many to mention.
just put them in a general growing compost, keep them moist and warm and they will grow.
but be warned, they will not fruit for a few years, especially trees. takes a long time for them to fruit. and if you take them from a really nice fruit, there is little chance that the plant you grow will have fruit as good, because it will be a diffrent tree and probably crossed with something like a crab apple tree, which orchids use to cheaply pollinate there fruit trees. and same will be for other fruits, cheaper versions are used for the polination.
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