Plumeria Seeds is a comprehensive guide that provides valuable information on growing plumeria seeds from germination to blooming. There are three main reasons for growing plumeria seeds. 1) For rootstock to use for grafting2) to produce new cultivars3) just for the fun of it “I have been growing plumeria from seeds for 15 years in … Read more
This guide shares the basic methods I use for growing plumeria from seed, caring for seedlings, and the products I use. I hope this guide helps you with your seed goals for the year. There are many proven methods to growing plumeria from seed and you should examine to see if any could help you … Read more
2014 – April-May Seed Projects As many of you know, I’ve been trying to get seedlings to bloom in less than 18 months for many years. I’ve been experimenting for years with many failures. But this year, I’ve had some success. Overall, I feel the attention to roots and my location in Zone 10B are … Read more
Seed Formation Plants reproduce using eggs and sperm, just like people. However, they don’t have physical sex! Male plants release pollen, which fertilize ovaries. The fertilized ovaries develop into seeds, which can then be distributed to make new plants. As the fertilized ovaries develop, a surplus of carbohydrates and proteins are stored inside the seed. This will serve … Read more
Good quality seeds are essential to grow a strong and healthy plumeria. Healthy seeds can be bought from trusted sources or growers can produce their own seed pods. In that case, seed selection can be used to improve the quality of seedlings. Even if seeds are selected carefully, they still may carry diseases. In these cases … Read more
This page is the practical checklist I would use before starting a new batch of plumeria seeds. For the deeper background on seed biology, germination stages, and early seedling development, start with About Plumeria Seeds. This page is meant to help you decide what to plant, how much space you need, and what to record … Read more
Jan 15, 2018 2018 Seed Project preparation started today. I checked to be sure I have everything I need for my projects. Gathering Supplies Needed: 2″x3″ FlexiPlugs plugs and trays. Vitazyme Carl Pool’s Root Activator Bioblast 7-7-7 Excalibur VI, 11-11-13 – I use Six-month slow release because we are in a longer growing season. Merlin’s Potion ProMix … Read more
I first started using FlexiPlugs several years ago. I used the 1 1/2″ x 2″ the first year and found the seedlings outgrew the plugs within a week after germination, so I switched to the 2″ x 3″ FlexiPlugs. FlexiPlugs are created by blending the highest quality peat with other organics and a foam binder. … Read more