I sowed some aloe lutescensa, aloefleurentinorum, and agave pygmae, seeds about 3 to 4 weeks ago and I haven't had any of them grow. I was wondering if there is any special things that I need to do.
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Aloe and agave seeds
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Hi Mark, I have to be honest and say I have not had any experience of sowing either genus, but as Buck says the heat is essential and some of the seeds with hard coatings sometimes need a good soak before sowing, or even 'chitted' if they are large enough to do it (the seed coating nicked with a sharp knife, to allow moisture to enter). The other thing is (and I have only read about this) a trip to the freezer for a few days before sowing, sometimes does the trick.
THE MOST IMPORTANT THING IS PATIENCE, DO NOT DISCARD THE SEED POTS, THEY MAY SURPRISE YOU. CACTI AND SUCCULENT SEEDS CAN GERMINATE VERY ERRATICALLY.
John
THE MOST IMPORTANT THING IS PATIENCE, DO NOT DISCARD THE SEED POTS, THEY MAY SURPRISE YOU. CACTI AND SUCCULENT SEEDS CAN GERMINATE VERY ERRATICALLY.
John