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Old 05-16-2008, 02:05 PM   #3 (permalink)
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Default Re: costus species ?

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Originally Posted by Lodewijkp View Post
Hi

I want to germinate some costus speciosa and costus lacerus seeds.
The description tells you need to soak it for 2 hours in hot water .

won't this kill the embryo ?

gr.
Hi lodewijk,

Also from holland...haha..The main thing with gingers growing from seeds is that the seeds need to be fresh....if they are fresh you will have in just two weeks a lot of costus plants when you put them somewhere warm.
I have a lot of gingers.....i do grow a lot of them from seeds and i have never soaked them in water...if they are not fresh it can take a long time before you can see them appear.
kind regards esther
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