REPORT PAGE FOR: Karen Panek, Hamilton New Zealand

First seed start: Sowed 10 Mar 2003, Germinated ca 17 Mar 2003
Second seed start: Sowed 22 Jul 2003, Germinated ca 27-28 Jul 2003

Hi all

This is my 2nd Project here.
Well a month ago, on 22 July 2003, I finally sowed a teeny, weeny pinch of seed from the original pkt of project seed, which had gone around the world twice, and what good germination I had!! Lucky I only sowed a very small amount.

Unfortunately I didn't take an early pic once I observed germination, which was in approx 5-6 days.

These seedlings were photographed on 22 August 2003. Already, after a month, many of them are showing their 2nd pair of leaves. Remember this was a mixed batch of seed - some from Olga's own hybrid seed, from 7 different crosses, and some added in which was purchased from AGGS to make up the loss of seed that we suffered earlier. Lee knows the kind that he bought us for this.

I just hope that the 'little ones' don't get too intimidated by the larger growing Sinningias and give up the ghost ... !

My Method:
The Soilmix I used was my usual 1-1-1 soilless mix, with adjustments to the peat, of which I add a bit extra. I use the large grade vermiculite and perlite where possible too as I prefer it.

I placed the seedling container in with several others in an oblong plastic container and covered it with plastic wrap and placed them up close to the lights, on top of a pot. They are all about 4" away from the tubes.

I use 2 x 40 watt Cool White tubes and they are going for 8 hours each night. It is winter time here. You can see in the pics how moist it all is. I haven't had to water the containers since the original soaking in very weak Miracle Gro solution.

Karen

22 August 2003

22 August 2003

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