Hi All,
I'm looking for information on how to prepare and grow Fatsia's from seed. I've spotted a few on my way to work and wondered what i have to do to get them to germinate. Anybody got any ideas?
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No idea, but found this
http://www.bbc.co.uk/gardening/plants/plant_finder/plant_pages/316.shtml
Thanx Biscombe,
I'd hoped to find out a bit more about actually getting the seeds to germinate - i've now collected LOADS! The things i've read online are contradictory, so wondered if anyone had one growing in their garden?
Thanx again though ;D
Have a look here:
http://seeds.thompson-morgan.com/uk/en/product/7183/1?SA=1303
EUREKA!
Having conducted a number of carefully monitored experiments, I managed to germinate the seeds of Fatsia J. thus :
1. Gather the berries
2. Soak them for 2 days in water
3. De-pulp them - they're pretty mushy, just gently rub them between thumb & forefinger - inside you will find 3 or 4 little seeds (size of tomato seeds but fatter)
4. Scatter the seeds on top of a pot of soil
5. Sprinkle a very small amount of soil on top
6. Water well - keeping soil surface moist
7. Put into a propagator or put a bag over the pot
8. Leave on a sunny windowsill or similar
9. Wait a couple of weeks (sown 16/06 - 2 seedlings emerging today - 02/07)
I'm elated (first time trying to grow 'found' seed - i'm soooo proud :) )
im off to treat the rest in the same way - wish me luck!
;D
Well done,always a thrill to see your seeds germinate. :)