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[Da-1]

Hi ev1

I am not sure if this post should go here if not admin plz move it, ok so here it go's I am trying New Wisdom's cement tek in the hope of getting my Gymnocalycium to give me seeds, the 2nd part of this is 2 try get seeds from crossing flowers, this is the 1st time I am ever trying stuff like this and my 1st cacti 2 flower aswell, so let's start the 1st picture is the un-touched flower, 2nd is taking pollen on 4x swobs 3 will be for the other plant to try cross it, the flowers are a few weeks from being ready, the 4th swob I can send to any member here that would like it, the 3rd pic is the cement swob going in and the 4th pic is after the test's, I need to know how long will it take b4 the fruit is ready and I can harvest seeds to see if they are viable? Thanks for reading.

Regards, Da-1

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[New Wisdom]

Keep in mind that the tek is not mine.   I don't want to be taking credit for it. I had nothing to do with making it. 

Good luck my friend. I hope that it works!  By the way this plant is definitely a Gymnocalycium.

[Da-1]

Hey NW

Thanks bro I know its not your tek, I should correct it, the tek u showed us lol, I know u stated its not yours but if u had not linked the awesome info here I would not of known so +1 still for u bud, I will keep an eye on the flower which is now closed just as u said it would, may I ask how many days does the flower open and close? And how long does it take for the seeds to form? Sorry I am new 2 all this? Thanks again for all the help.

Regards, Da-1

[New Wisdom]

Thanks buddy!

Well it's different with every species. I know with lophophora they open and close like 3 days and nights. Then it usually takes like 2-4 weeks for a fruit to form afterwards. 

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[Da-1]

Hey NW

Thanks again for the info much appreciated, I hope the tek works and it develops  some seeds and they germinate I shall send u some seeds, if not I still have the swobs to try pollinate the other flowers and try get seeds, so let's see wat happens, thanks for reading.

Regards, Da-1

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[Sunshine]

Awesome! I can't wait to see how it turns out for you bro.

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[Da-1]

Hey Sunshine

Thanks cuz I hope it works also I will definitely send u some seeds aswell, send good vibes this way and watch this space lol, thanks for reading.

Regards, Da-1

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[New Wisdom]

You will only get about 10 seeds per flower, so don't worry about sending me any. Thanks for the offer though. I would although be willing to take some pollen If you have extra. Next growing season hopefully my gymnos will flower and I could make a cross.

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[Sunshine]

Hey Sunshine

Thanks cuz I hope it works also I will definitely send u some seeds aswell, send good vibes this way and watch this space lol, thanks for reading.

Regards, Da-1

Thanks but no thanks bro. I appreciate the offer.

[Da-1]

Hey ev1

Nw I have a swob spare now but I am sure u will want fresh like u said next season, the offer still stands for u and Sunshine with regards 2 seeds, I would gladly send anything your guys way, I was wondering would BAP make this species pup? Just a thought, and 1 other thing should I leave these 2 cacti 2gether or should I separate them as the spikes are now piercing each other? I know not during flower season! Or winter! All advice is welcome, thanks for reading.

Regards, Da-1

[New Wisdom]

They'll be fine. I would leave them together to be honest. They're used to poking themselves when pupping and yours looks double headed which is kinda rare. Both of them are the same size so it started early.  And yes, BAP works with all cacti. My flowering season is going to be different from yours. So if you sent it to me then mine would be flowering here in like 5 or 6 months i think. I'll PM you about it.

[Sunshine]

Pollen will stay good for a long time. It won't lose 'viability' like a seed will.

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[Da-1]

Hey Sunshine

Good 2 know and many thanks, when I pollinate the other flowers can I still save those flowers pollen? For crossing next season? As this flower got the cement tek and self pollinated.

Regards, Da-1

[Sunshine]

Sure. I don't see why not.

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[New Wisdom]

I did some research on gymnocalycium. I think they can actually produce quite a bit more than 10 seeds per fruit (not like lophophora) It could be something like 100 seeds.  Let us know how many you get. If it's a good number of seeds I would gladly take a few off your hands.

Thanks.

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