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Title: Would GOOD sugar apple seeds float??
Post by: Daintree on February 02, 2023, 07:29:58 PM

Can someone please answer this for me???

I just got some seeds that I ordered. When putting them in to soak today prior to planting, I noticed that ALL the sugar apple seeds floated. Does this mean they are no good? Or will they sink in a day or so? Or could they still be fertile, even if they float?

Thanks!
Carolyn

Title: Re: Would GOOD sugar apple seeds float??
Post by: fliptop on February 02, 2023, 07:36:09 PM

I had a bunch that floated and never sank and tossed them into a pot with some soil and was surprised they all sprouted. You *should* be good :)

Title: Re: Would GOOD sugar apple seeds float??
Post by: Timbogrow on February 02, 2023, 07:43:37 PM

I put a paer towel over the top of the water to break the surface tension. That way the seeds actually soak.

Title: Re: Would GOOD sugar apple seeds float??
Post by: Daintree on February 02, 2023, 10:32:56 PM

Thanks!!!

Title: Re: Would GOOD sugar apple seeds float??
Post by: Epicatt2 on February 03, 2023, 03:28:15 AM

Quote from: Timbogrow on February 02, 2023, 07:43:37 PM

I put a paper towel over the top of the water to break the surface tension. That way the seeds actually soak.

What a great idea!  Thanx . . . .  I'm going to try this.

Just curious . . .  How long did it take those floaties to germinate for you?

Paul M.
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Title: Re: Would GOOD sugar apple seeds float??
Post by: achetadomestica on February 03, 2023, 10:08:33 AM

I also have noticed that seeds that float germinate
I like to put annona seeds in between damp paper towels
in a baggie. Change the paper towel every 2-3 days and
let the seeds germinate before I plant. I have also left the
seeds in damp vermiculite in a baggie and wait for them
to germinate.

Title: Re: Would GOOD sugar apple seeds float??
Post by: Daintree on February 03, 2023, 12:13:37 PM

Think I'll try the paper towel thing.

Title: Re: Would GOOD sugar apple seeds float??
Post by: Seanny on February 03, 2023, 03:53:05 PM

My Chaffey seeds, wrapped with damp paper towel, stayed pristine for a month inside a ziplock bag.
The seeds germinated after 3 months in this condition.
Only change paper towels twice.

My other cherimoya seeds covered with fungus after a few days.
Observe for fungus and change paper towels as needed.

Title: Re: Would GOOD sugar apple seeds float??
Post by: Epicatt2 on February 03, 2023, 05:38:58 PM

Just FWIW . . .

I did the paper towel / ziploc baggie thing with some sugarapple seeds, but moistened the seeds and toweling using diluted 3% H₂O₂ to gently sterilize the seeds and kill any mold spores.  (The peroxide breaks down quickly, leaving behind only water.) 

Seemed to work fine and my seeds germinated without having to change the paper toweling.

Paul M.
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Title: Re: Would GOOD sugar apple seeds float??
Post by: Daintree on February 04, 2023, 12:17:30 AM

Yeah, hydrogen peroxide is my best friend!