Ellen's seed update

[patticake]

The babies are hanging in there. Hard to see from these photos, but I'll keep you posted.

[patticake]

Does anyone know about how long it takes for these to get to transplant size?

[kmarch]

What are they?

[tom499]

the green stuff looks like algae and needs spraying or they will kill the seeds.

Ditto what Kmarch said also.

[patticake]

They are some of the seeds that Ellen sent out for people to experiment with. She's having some flasked, and wanted folks to try different methods.
I only planted some of what she sent, because I want to try different things.

What do you suggest I spray them with?

They are Bletilla striata seeds (terrestrial)
Thanks, Kevin & Tom!

[tom499]

Any kind of antibacterial spray you use for plants should be good.

Try and keep them in a well aired spot to limit algae build up.

Good luck with germination

[patticake]

Thanks Tom- The seeds have germinated. There's a better picture that I posted in another thread. The spray won't hurt the seedlings? Thanks for your help!

[Ellen]

They've germinated - congratulations! Looks like you've got a lot of little green protocorms growing on your medium. The algae's probably not good, but I wouldn't spray with chemicals, just let it dry out a bit.

[patticake]

Thanks, Ellen! I'll try that. The little guys are still doing o.k.! Thanks again.