please say me ho to plant this seeds, will it need to freeze or not? please say me ho to plant this seeds, will it need to freeze or not?
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Are you planning to use it for bonsai or for an outside landscape tree? If you are going to grow it inside for bonsai; yes, you'll have to refrigerate it for 4-6 weeks, and then plant it. But I would definitely refrigerate it, not use the freezer. If you're planning to use it as an outdoor landscape specimen, (they're breathtaking, used this way) then, just plant it in the fall, and let the cold weather do your work for you. It should germinate in spring and grow into a lovely tree, with brilliant fall color to die for.
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My package did indeed come from China. It took a very long time to arrive but made it in tact. I have read that you are supposed to freeze strawberry seeds to simulate winter and it seems to have worked. I have quite a few sprouts. No idea what color they will be yet but at least they are growing!
670693
I live in South Florida so freezing isn't an issue. I do not know if it will freeze. It is a fantastic product, works beautifully
612819
Yes. I keep my seeds in the freezer in air tight bags and have had some last for over 8 years!
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Sorry, but I live in an area where it gets really cold. If I were you I would contact the business your plant came from. Good Luck
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I am yet to find out. I have delayed in planting because I have been experiencing really weird weather for the past 7 months. I was hoping to plant this month (Jan 2014) but with the very wet weather, the plants may not even grow and I do want to maximize the potential for them to sprout (if they are viable). As soon as I have a response - positive or negative (and hopefully in the next two months) I will post it. My sincere apologies.
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Hi, MarieV, yes you can keep these seeds in the freezer if prepared properly. Our downloadable PDF planting, storing and sprouting guide gives you all the information on how to properly prepare the seeds for freezing. Our seeds are packaged in a controlled environment, so if you don't open them, they are prepared for freezing. You should simply place them into a canning jar or an old pickle or spaghetti jar (these have lids that reseal adequately). Then you can place them into the freezer and they can last up to a decade or more. Seeds that are properly prepared and stored can last a long time as indicated by the date palm seeds found in archaeological digs from King Herod's time. Being around 2000 years old at least one was allowed to be tested by planting and it produced a date palm. I hope that answers your question and thanks for asking.
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It's hard to say. I live in Florida and planted the seeds in March. They were slow to move. Now we are in late November...the air is cooler and they are finally starting to grow. Not the easiest to grow for me, and will attempt again next year to see if it was something that I did wrong.
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Don't see why not. They are going to freeze back in the winter.Growing showy, tropical "Elephant Ear" (Colocasia plants is possible even in cold weather zones. These plants make a great showing as a backdrop or a center of interest in any garden. If temperatures average below about 40-45ºF (roughly 4-7ºC) for any extended period of time, the root system - tuber(s) - must be dug up and stored in a cool, dry place until replanted the following warm season.
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I put mine in the freezer. I've used seed over the years and seen little degrading in germ rate. That's how the huge seed vault keeps em fresh.
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The Topsy Turvey holds the plant. It's a great way to grow. When is the first frost for you? Also, I hear you can reuse these although we haven't tried it. Will the plant last until the frost? If it will then the TT will.
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Dear bj, thank you for your question. This is Lisa, the owner of Zziggysgal. Here's some tips on the best way to keep your seeds viable during long periods of storage.1) Most importantly, do not freeze them because each seed contains a tiny droplet of water at its core to be used upon germination. When water freezes, it expands, damaging/compromising the seeds cell structure.2) The secret to keeping them viable longer is to carefully choose a storage place that does not experience extreme fluctuation in temperatures. 3) I like to place my leftover packets of seeds sealed in a good old fashioned mason jar. Dear bj, thank you for your question. This is Lisa, the owner of Zziggysgal. Here's some tips on the best way to keep your seeds viable during long periods of storage.1) Most importantly, do not freeze them because each seed contains a tiny droplet of water at its core to be used upon germination. When water freezes, it expands, damaging/compromising the seeds cell structure.2) The secret to keeping them viable longer is to carefully choose a storage place that does not experience extreme fluctuation in temperatures. 3) I like to place my leftover packets of seeds sealed... » Read More Dear bj, thank you for your question. This is Lisa, the owner of Zziggysgal. Here's some tips on the best way to keep your seeds viable during long periods of storage.1) Most importantly, do not freeze them because each seed contains a tiny droplet of water at its core to be used upon germination. When water freezes, it expands, damaging/compromising the seeds cell structure.2) The secret to keeping them viable longer is to carefully choose a storage place that does not experience extreme fluctuation in temperatures. 3) I like to place my leftover packets of seeds sealed in a good old fashioned mason jar. « Show Less
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Different seeds have different ideal storage conditions. However, in general, keep them cool (not frozen), dry and dark. If you have a vacuum sealer, you could vacuum seal them, and then store in your refrigerator. Do not store in the refrigerator if they are not vacuum sealed, as the moist air would be problematic.
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I planted our tree in March (in central Texas) and it did great. If you protect it from any hard freeze you may have, I bet it will be fine to plant now.
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I spread my seeds outside in a flower bed with average/slightly improved soil but nothing special, gave them water, took maybe 8-11 days and they sprouted like crazy. They can take the cold but I plan to keep a patch going year round. Where my bed sits, they get about 4+ hrs of sun in the morning. If you don't have a garden or a bed, you could use a planter. I have used that method too and it worked fine.
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No! The roots of this plant must have cold moving water over them and you need rain water or distilled. The soil needs to be cool as well, seeds from this plant take a very long time to grow,they are hard to grow from seed.
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I couldn't get a single seed to sprout. It's been suggested I should have frozen the seed for a week or two before sowing.