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[Chicsa]

I've had great success with it myself

[berserkerofoden]

Could this work for L.Williamsii?

[Chicsa]

Yes. It works great for it.

[berserkerofoden]

Ill have to give it a shot. I tried to germ L Williamsii and L.W var Tex this winter inside with directions from the seed sellers website here in canada. had a heat mat but couldnt get the temps up high enough

[misplant]

^^ recommend you pre soak the seeds 24 hrs in GA3 for best results

[danzick]

^^ recommend you pre soak the seeds 24 hrs in GA3 for best results

What concentration of GA3 do you recommend?

[misplant]

750 is a good starting point

[berserkerofoden]

How ;ongs it take for L williamsii to germ?

[misplant]

How ;ongs it take for L williamsii to germ?

In an igloo at the North Pole with 100 year old seed?

In a perfect growing environment with fresh viable seed?

With so many variables in play, it could be a few days to a few weeks to a month or more...

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[berserkerofoden]

What is this 750 you speak of?

[Drgonzo412]

I believe they are referring to the concentration of GA3 in the soaking solution, the 750 is in PPM or parts per million.

[DansMaTete]

I have to confess, this tek led me to look after a forest of cactus.

Thanks Misplant


just a small sample :

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[berserkerofoden]

Those are sweet. So you dissolve GA3 in rubbing alcohol and let it evap than dilute it with water to 750ppm and soak them 24 hours right? Does any one know or have a connection to super fresh and viable L williamsii seeds?

[happyconcacti]

I like this TEK except for the sand part. I recently just started sowing directly onto soil. The sand seems to cause problems with them establishing as they get a little bit bigger. I like sowing directly on soil so they have fast access to nutrients. In my mind, bigger seedlings faster means fewer problems as they get older.

For now I'm using:
8 parts potting soil, 1/4" screened to remove big chunks
4 parts coco coir
2 parts perilite, also 1/4" screened

I put the soil in the container, wet it till it's fairly damp but not soggy, sprinkle seeds on top, thoroughly mist with water, cover with saran wrap, T5HO 4x bulbs about 18" away, heating pad (65F nights, 95F days). When i see anything that looks like mold, I mist it directly with 70% Iso-alcohol, the seeds/seedlings don't seem to mind it.

I don't worry so much about uncovering them to mist when I feel like it.

Hcc

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[Chicsa]

I stopped using sand too. Im using the breadpan tek done by a mutual friend. Ill write it up soon he gave me permision