I have Tacca seeds, on the packet it advices to sow in spring .On a website
i read it states sow straight away .
So has anyone any experience with these .
Regards Keith

"keith kent" wrote in message
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I have Tacca seeds, on the packet it advices to sow in spring .On a website
i read it states sow straight away .
So has anyone any experience with these .
Regards Keith


I've never grown them, but have mostly read that they need sowing when
fresh, so I would do it as soon as possible as they have a shortish
shelf-life. The RHS Propagation guide suggests spring sowing, but because
of the shelf-life problem, sooner rather than later must be better. Surface
sow and keep them at about 25degC. I have heard that older seed can take
months - even 12! - to germinate, so I hope you're patient.

Good luck.
Spider

"Spider" wrote in message
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"keith kent" wrote in message
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I have Tacca seeds, on the packet it advices to sow in spring .On a
website i read it states sow straight away .
So has anyone any experience with these .
Regards Keith


I've never grown them, but have mostly read that they need sowing when
fresh, so I would do it as soon as possible as they have a shortish
shelf-life. The RHS Propagation guide suggests spring sowing, but because
of the shelf-life problem, sooner rather than later must be better.
Surface sow and keep them at about 25degC. I have heard that older seed
can take months - even 12! - to germinate, so I hope you're patient.

Good luck.
Spider
Thanks for that , i was going to sow them due to the fact germination can
take 1-12 months . I am hoping by summer they have germinated and can grow
away !
Regards Keith