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Marion,IN

Is anyone growing the 1273.5 this year? If so, how long before they germinate. I have 4 plants in peat pots. 3 of the 4 have shown signs of breaking the surface. The lone ranger is the 1273.5. Just wondering if others have had any problems getting it started.

Mark G.

4/30/2007 10:15:48 PM

Mocksville, NC

Mark,

Next year i will be, thanks to Roger Howard, also i got a few more from there group.
It's ok if you are careful to remove some of the potting mix to expose the seed, be real careful to just go down 3/4 of the way of the seeds, on the sides of the seeds, not the edges.
Personaly i never bury a seed all the way i leave 1/4 of the top exposed, but i do have seran wrap on the top of my container, so it acts like a mini green house, and keeps the seed moist it drips back down, this way i can see at all times if germination has accured, i use bottom heat, you will be able to see the cots splitting the seed in half, i wait until the seed is 1 inc above the soil, then remove the seed coat, once again very careful if it seems stuck leave it on just a little longer then it will peel right off. For me it takes all the worrie out if a seed has geminated or not, even the 1016 witch is 7 years old only took 30 hrs that includes the 6 hrs i soaked, it will be in the patch in a couple of days, my 2 cent worth great luck, and best wishes grow'em big Roger R. by the way at over 40 seeds i'm still at 100% germination, i didnt learn this overnight, but i helped alot of growers get seeds going, and they too have now have great success, unless they planted a hollow seed. Good luck!

5/1/2007 6:55:32 AM

milford, CT,

Mark..I'm growing the 1273 Howard this year. It germinated in 4 days for me. The seedling is very strong with huge leaves. I planted her in the patch Sunday. Good luck!
Mark

5/1/2007 2:29:52 PM

valparaiso, in

mine got off to a slow start last year but after that it was a beast. it was the most aggressive plant that i have grown so far.

5/1/2007 3:06:39 PM

Marion,IN

My 1273.5 had broken the surface by the time I got home yesterday. At 9:30pm last night I took the seed case off without any difficulty. I did not have to dig....I promise!

Mark G.

5/2/2007 8:11:28 AM