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Summers can be very similar. Winters are quite different. You actually get marked seasonal changes in NC.
I don't know much about either state, but it matters a lot where in Florida and probably also where in South Carolina. There is a generic comparison of their climates here: https://weatherspark.com/compare/y/17874~15552~18622/Comparison-of-the-Average-Weather-in-Columbia-Tallahassee-and-MiamiThank you. It's been quite helpful.
I can sell you a branch if you want to try grafting it.
Hi All
Looking to buy Jaboticaba POLPA ROSEA, LEMONGRASS, ACU PAULISTA OTTO ANDERSON seedlings.
Thank you.
I have them. pM me
How much Physan PSPTA20 and water do you use for the mix to be sprayed onto the seeds and newly-sprouted seeds? It says 1.5 tsp/gal on the description. May it harm the newly-sprouted seeds? Is it toxic to humans?
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yes onur it's toxic, I'm surprised people still use this crap with all the information available at the fingertips...
From google: "Evidence. EPA's review of industry submitted toxicity data and the potential for human exposure concludes that this substance [alkyl benzyl ammonium chloride] poses a high risk for human health. A peer-reviewed publication reports some quaternary ammonium compounds cause reproductive toxicity in animals.
Quaternary ammonium compounds detected in human blood was associated with increased inflammation, decreased mitochondrial function and disruption of cholesterol."
Very cute little setup!Hi Carolyn,
I always use seed starting trays, lights and heat mats.
Most tropical seeds are going to want warm soil, so definitely go with heat mats! They are designed to not cook the seeds, so work indoors or in a greenhouse.
As far as light, I would go with about 12-15 hours of light, just put the lights on a timer.
All species are different, but most tropical seeds are similar - don't plant them too deep, keep them warm and put a light on them.
Most (but not all!) seeds need light and warmth to germinate. Not that you are growing these, but for example, brassicas like broccoli seeds want cool soil temps and darkness to germinate. Tomato seeds want light, and can tolerate up to 100 degree soil temps.
Just make sure it doesn't get too humid and you start growing mold, etc. I like to spray my seedlings and the soil with Consan or Physan (brand names), diluted according to the label, to prevent damping off.
Cheers,
Carolyn
Julian at Lara Farms https://larafarmsmiami.com/ sells grafted Poamoho and Whitman. I’m aware of only three green sapote cultivars in the US. Makawao being the third. I’ve eaten those three and some seedlings. Not much selection has been done in the US and there’s not much range in quality. They are all good. All the seedlings I’ve had have been good. I rate Poamoho as slightly better than the rest. Seedlings haven’t taken much longer to come into bearing than grafted trees. Any other cultivars available in the US?How is the taste? Is it really much better than mamey sapote?
I'm growing this one, purchased as a seedling plant.
I planted orange pulp guava seeds from seed hunter in the fall of 2021 and have a healthy guava tree now. I haven't got fruit from it yet but if it turns out like the picture they had up Ill be happy!
Thank you. Just to confirm, I should measure the temp inside the dome and adjust the thermostat accordingly. if I set the thermostat to 77 F, it will not necessarily make it 77 degree?
How long do you keep your grow lights on? 12 hours a day or longer?..
