Posted by Tom Broome on 2/1/2009, 9:59 pm, in reply to "Sago germination plastic cover"
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: Hi
:
: Attempting to Cycas revoluta seed.
: Seen examples of best way to do it.
: Leaving top third exposed - sewn in
: bark perlite mix - placed in
: greenhouse that should hold 70-72
: degrees. The question is can I cover
: with a sheet of plastic to keep
: these from drying out, or does the
: exposed side of the seed need to be
: left exposed for a reason.
: Thanks
:
The top stays exposed so fungus from the medium can't get into the crack where the seed sprouts from. Actually, putting some plastic over the top of the tray can make like a small greenhouse and with the greenhouse effect, your temperatures can be brought up which will increase seed germination during these less warm months. On moisture, it never hurts to havea bit more, but there is enough from the medium on half the seed.
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