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drichard12
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Posted: Mon 28 Nov, 2005 11:53 pm

Here is a site that I came across that may be of interest to members that enjoy growing from seed. Lots an lots of seeds here Dale

http://www.tradewindsfruit.com/order.htm
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joencolo
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Posted: Tue 29 Nov, 2005 12:34 pm

I've tried these folks off and on for years. They have an impressive inventory.....there are few plants in my greenhouse that came from their seed.......humm?
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drichard12
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Posted: Tue 29 Nov, 2005 1:03 pm

Joe I found some of there Citrus seeds to be somewhat interesting. I think I'm going to place a small order to with them today

Ill do a follow up on the types of seeds I order. The interest to me was the cold harder types Dale
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joencolo
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Posted: Tue 29 Nov, 2005 1:24 pm

Good luck buddy! I hope you have better results than I've had. A visit with cactusmusic during the expo covered this same subject and supplier. Keep us posted.
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drichard12
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Posted: Tue 29 Nov, 2005 4:41 pm

Joe now I understand your first posting. I went to Dave's Garden Watchdog to have a look at them. They don't look all that good

So I lowered my order to one item $2.00 I went for the (Tachibana Orange) I let you know when I get them. Thanks Joe
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Cactusrequiem
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Joined: 13 Nov 2005
Posts: 229
Location: North Charleston, SC

Posted: Tue 29 Nov, 2005 10:05 pm

Dale,
I echo what Joe said....Good Luck!
I have ordered twice from them and have had VERY POOR germination rate. I agree with you, they have a very nice selection. Out of 40 or so seeds, I have gotten 3 Yuzu seeds to sprout. Compare that with 25 Etrog Citron seeds I got from Joe, 25 sprouted!
If you got any question, don' t hesitate to touch base with me.
Later,
Darren
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Laaz
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Joined: 12 Nov 2005
Posts: 5662
Location: Dorchester County, South Carolina

Posted: Tue 29 Nov, 2005 10:30 pm

Joe & Darren are correct. It is a known fact that citrus seeds do not store well. You have no way of knowing how old these seeds are. Your best bet is obtaining seed from fresh fruit.
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mrtexas
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Joined: 02 Dec 2005
Posts: 1029
Location: 9a Missouri City,TX

Posted: Sat 03 Dec, 2005 3:21 am

Dry the seeds overnight, dust with fungicide and store in a ziplock bag in the refrigerator. I've done this for the last 5 years with trifoliate seeds and they all germinate in the spring. Don't leave out the fungicide as this prevents mold.
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drichard12
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Posted: Sun 11 Dec, 2005 2:23 pm

Hey Guys I got my seeds in the Mail yesterday I ordered the Tachibana Orange I think I got 5 seeds not to clean But I'll give them a shot
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