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[IBC] a Baobab diary 2
Hello All,
Carl, PLEASE send me your growing instructions for the Black Olive!!! Also when your doing your single tree shots a digital image!!! Ha ha ha your never going to see my black olive ha ha. Like I said - Excellent Designs - and phooey on your "I am not that "serious" about growing my trees for anything other than my own pleasures (Obviously, I am selfish). I grow trees for the "fun" of it. I can not be that serious about this hobby, other than to keep the trees alive and help others obtain my knowledge." ______________ From now on I am treating you like a Bonsai-ist!!!!! Stay Well Maestro, Khaimraj West Indies/Caribbean *Never tried a Tamarind ? - ************************************************** ****************************** ++++Sponsored, in part, by John Quinn++++ ************************************************** ****************************** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ |
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[IBC] a Baobab diary 2
Hello All,
Carl, PLEASE send me your growing instructions for the Black Olive!!! Also when your doing your single tree shots a digital image!!! Ha ha ha your never going to see my black olive ha ha. Like I said - Excellent Designs - and phooey on your "I am not that "serious" about growing my trees for anything other than my own pleasures (Obviously, I am selfish). I grow trees for the "fun" of it. I can not be that serious about this hobby, other than to keep the trees alive and help others obtain my knowledge." ______________ From now on I am treating you like a Bonsai-ist!!!!! Stay Well Maestro, Khaimraj West Indies/Caribbean *Never tried a Tamarind ? - ************************************************** ****************************** ++++Sponsored, in part, by John Quinn++++ ************************************************** ****************************** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ |
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[IBC] a Baobab diary 2
Dear Khaimraj:
Are you trying to give me a swelled head? :-[ Sheesh! Seriously, I really thank you for the kind words. As far as growing instructions, I assume you mean my watering method. I water (when the soil is dry) just about every other day. My Black Olive is a thirsty baby. I water it three times with an interval of about 10 to 15 minutes.... The third watering (Monday thru Friday I add either 1/4 teaspoon of Miracid 30-10-10 or if I see the small flowers appearing, I change to 1/4 teaspoon of Superbloom 12-55-6. About twice a month (still on the week-days), I will add Miracle Grow 8-7-6 basically for its mini-nutrients. On Saturday and Sunday, I water with just clear water. I really choose the days for fertilizing just because it is easier to remember, not for any other reason..... I prune this baby about once a month, in fact it is just about ready for a hair cut... I do not let any of the vertical branches grow, except I removed about eight inches from the apex about a year ago, and it is now filling in beautifully. I have to wait until the spring, so I can put up a background outdoors, since my 3' x 4' sky background is too short. In the mean time, I will send you a picture of what it looked like before removing the Apex. Your NJBB, Carl PS: IBC'ers I'll be glad to send a picture if you request it. PSS: No, I never tried aTamarind Khaimraj Seepersad wrote: Hello All, Carl, PLEASE send me your growing instructions for the Black Olive!!! Also when your doing your single tree shots a digital image!!! Ha ha ha your never going to see my black olive ha ha. Like I said - Excellent Designs - and phooey on your "I am not that "serious" about growing my trees for anything other than my own pleasures (Obviously, I am selfish). I grow trees for the "fun" of it. I can not be that serious about this hobby, other than to keep the trees alive and help others obtain my knowledge." ______________ From now on I am treating you like a Bonsai-ist!!!!! Stay Well Maestro, Khaimraj West Indies/Caribbean *Never tried a Tamarind ? - ************************************************** ****************************** ++++Sponsored, in part, by John Quinn++++ ************************************************** ****************************** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ |
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[IBC] a Baobab diary 2
Hi Carl:
Do you grow Baobabs? I have 4 Baobab seeds and have been watering them patiently for about a month. I see no growth. I know that Baobabs are naturally slow to germinate - but should they be THIS slow? Do I have duds, or is it normal to germinate so slowly? If this is normal, how long does germination take? Impatiently, Cam Bonsai Chat www.bonsaichat.com |
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[IBC] a Baobab diary 2
Hi Carl:
Do you grow Baobabs? I have 4 Baobab seeds and have been watering them patiently for about a month. I see no growth. I know that Baobabs are naturally slow to germinate - but should they be THIS slow? Do I have duds, or is it normal to germinate so slowly? If this is normal, how long does germination take? Impatiently, Cam Bonsai Chat www.bonsaichat.com |
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[IBC] a Baobab diary 2
I have 4 Baobab seeds and have been watering them patiently for about
a month. I see no growth. I know that Baobabs are naturally slow to germinate - but should they be THIS slow? I have germinated some Baobab seeds this year and in my experience they should germinate within a month or so.However this does depend on what kind of treatment you gave the seeds before you planted them.I put my seeds into very hot water over night and planted the ones that swelled up.They broke through the surface of the soil about 2-3 weeks later.Scarifying the seeds also helps.The seed i bought where already scarified when i got them. Hopes this helps. Willem Carstens South Africa. ************************************************** ****************************** ++++Sponsored, in part, by John Quinn++++ ************************************************** ****************************** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ |
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[IBC] a Baobab diary 2
Thanks for the tips! I didn't scarify my seeds. Do you think I should
take them out of the soil (since they're still unopened) and place them in hot H20 for a while, then scarify? Cam |
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