Germination Guide

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Maackia amurensis
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!

Posted on August 3, 2011
Sow immediately. The viability of these seeds is short or the species propagates best with fresh seed. Stored seed might be coaxed into germination with temperature cycling and patience.

A

Posted on August 3, 2011
Sow @ 20°C. Seed germinates within 3 months.

1

Posted on August 3, 2011
Resents transplanting.

2

Posted on August 3, 2011
Requires darkness.

7

Posted on August 3, 2011
Requires soaking. Place in warm water until seeds swell, usually 24-48 hours. Discard floaters and the water used for soaking.

*

Posted on August 3, 2011
This species needs special care as described.
soak in hot water
Machaeranthera coloradoensis
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A

Posted on August 3, 2011
Sow @ 20°C. Seed germinates within 3 months.
Macleaya cordata
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C

Posted on August 3, 2011
Sow @ 20°C for 3 months, then place @ 4°C for 3 months.

3

Posted on August 3, 2011
Requires light or the small seeds should be surface sown.
Maclura pomifera
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A

Posted on August 3, 2011
Sow @ 20°C. Seed germinates within 3 months.

8

Posted on August 3, 2011
Pulpy coat inhibits germination. Remove by soaking and rinsing in clean water daily for 7 days. Discard water.

*

Posted on August 3, 2011
This species needs special care as described.
wash and rinse daily in clean water for 1-5 days, then in detergent daily for about 2-5 days
Macronema discoidea
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A

Posted on August 3, 2011
Sow @ 20°C. Seed germinates within 3 months.
Macuna sp.
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A

Posted on August 3, 2011
Sow @ 20°C. Seed germinates within 3 months.
Magnolia 'Leonard Messel'
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L

Posted on August 3, 2011
Expose to fluctuating outdoor winter temperatures including freezing for 3 months. Gradually increase light and temperature in spring.

8

Posted on August 3, 2011
Pulpy coat inhibits germination. Remove by soaking and rinsing in clean water daily for 7 days. Discard water.

*

Posted on August 3, 2011
This species needs special care as described.
wash off pulpy coat completely in daily detergent washes
Magnolia ashei
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L

Posted on August 3, 2011
Expose to fluctuating outdoor winter temperatures including freezing for 3 months. Gradually increase light and temperature in spring.

8

Posted on August 3, 2011
Pulpy coat inhibits germination. Remove by soaking and rinsing in clean water daily for 7 days. Discard water.

*

Posted on August 3, 2011
This species needs special care as described.
wash off pulpy coat completely in daily detergent washes
Magnolia denudata 'Forrest's Pink'
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G

Posted on August 3, 2011
Sow @ 4°C for 3 months, then place @ 20°C for 3 months.

8

Posted on August 3, 2011
Pulpy coat inhibits germination. Remove by soaking and rinsing in clean water daily for 7 days. Discard water.

*

Posted on August 3, 2011
This species needs special care as described.
wash off pulpy coat completely in daily detergent washes
Magnolia grandiflora
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J

Posted on August 3, 2011
Sow @4°C for 3 weeks, then place @20°C.

2

Posted on August 3, 2011
Requires darkness.

8

Posted on August 3, 2011
Pulpy coat inhibits germination. Remove by soaking and rinsing in clean water daily for 7 days. Discard water.
wash off pulpy coat completely in daily detergent washes
Magnolia kobus
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L

Posted on August 3, 2011
Expose to fluctuating outdoor winter temperatures including freezing for 3 months. Gradually increase light and temperature in spring.

8

Posted on August 3, 2011
Pulpy coat inhibits germination. Remove by soaking and rinsing in clean water daily for 7 days. Discard water.

*

Posted on August 3, 2011
This species needs special care as described.
wash off pulpy coat completely in daily detergent washes
Magnolia loebneri (x) 'Leonard Messel'
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L

Posted on August 3, 2011
Expose to fluctuating outdoor winter temperatures including freezing for 3 months. Gradually increase light and temperature in spring.

8

Posted on August 3, 2011
Pulpy coat inhibits germination. Remove by soaking and rinsing in clean water daily for 7 days. Discard water.

*

Posted on August 3, 2011
This species needs special care as described.
wash off pulpy coat completely in daily detergent washes
Magnolia loebneri (x) 'Merrill'
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G

Posted on August 3, 2011
Sow @ 4°C for 3 months, then place @ 20°C for 3 months.

8

Posted on August 3, 2011
Pulpy coat inhibits germination. Remove by soaking and rinsing in clean water daily for 7 days. Discard water.

*

Posted on August 3, 2011
This species needs special care as described.
wash off pulpy coat completely in daily detergent washes
Magnolia sieboldii
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G

Posted on August 3, 2011
Sow @ 4°C for 3 months, then place @ 20°C for 3 months.

8

Posted on August 3, 2011
Pulpy coat inhibits germination. Remove by soaking and rinsing in clean water daily for 7 days. Discard water.

*

Posted on August 3, 2011
This species needs special care as described.
wash off pulpy coat completely in daily detergent washes
Magnolia soulangiana
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L

Posted on August 3, 2011
Expose to fluctuating outdoor winter temperatures including freezing for 3 months. Gradually increase light and temperature in spring.

8

Posted on August 3, 2011
Pulpy coat inhibits germination. Remove by soaking and rinsing in clean water daily for 7 days. Discard water.

*

Posted on August 3, 2011
This species needs special care as described.
wash off pulpy coat completely in daily detergent washes
Magnolia stellata
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L

Posted on August 3, 2011
Expose to fluctuating outdoor winter temperatures including freezing for 3 months. Gradually increase light and temperature in spring.

8

Posted on August 3, 2011
Pulpy coat inhibits germination. Remove by soaking and rinsing in clean water daily for 7 days. Discard water.

*

Posted on August 3, 2011
This species needs special care as described.
wash off pulpy coat completely in daily detergent washes, store seeds @ 4°C
Magnolia stellata 'Royal Star'
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L

Posted on August 3, 2011
Expose to fluctuating outdoor winter temperatures including freezing for 3 months. Gradually increase light and temperature in spring.

8

Posted on August 3, 2011
Pulpy coat inhibits germination. Remove by soaking and rinsing in clean water daily for 7 days. Discard water.

*

Posted on August 3, 2011
This species needs special care as described.
wash off pulpy coat completely in daily detergent washes, store seeds @ 4°C
Magnolia tripetala
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H

Posted on August 3, 2011
Use repeated cycles of 4°C, then 20°C for 3 months each. Germination is very prolonged.

7

Posted on August 3, 2011
Requires soaking. Place in warm water until seeds swell, usually 24-48 hours. Discard floaters and the water used for soaking.

*

Posted on August 3, 2011
This species needs special care as described.
many infertile seeds
Magnolia wilsonii
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!

Posted on August 3, 2011
Sow immediately. The viability of these seeds is short or the species propagates best with fresh seed. Stored seed might be coaxed into germination with temperature cycling and patience.

L

Posted on August 3, 2011
Expose to fluctuating outdoor winter temperatures including freezing for 3 months. Gradually increase light and temperature in spring.

8

Posted on August 3, 2011
Pulpy coat inhibits germination. Remove by soaking and rinsing in clean water daily for 7 days. Discard water.

*

Posted on August 3, 2011
This species needs special care as described.
wash off pulpy coat completely in daily detergent washes
Magnolia x loebneri 'Leonard Messel'
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G

Posted on August 3, 2011
Sow @ 4°C for 3 months, then place @ 20°C for 3 months.

8

Posted on August 3, 2011
Pulpy coat inhibits germination. Remove by soaking and rinsing in clean water daily for 7 days. Discard water.

*

Posted on August 3, 2011
This species needs special care as described.
wash off pulpy coat completely in daily detergent washes
Magnolia x soulangeana
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L

Posted on August 3, 2011
Expose to fluctuating outdoor winter temperatures including freezing for 3 months. Gradually increase light and temperature in spring.

8

Posted on August 3, 2011
Pulpy coat inhibits germination. Remove by soaking and rinsing in clean water daily for 7 days. Discard water.

*

Posted on August 3, 2011
This species needs special care as described.
wash off pulpy coat completely in daily detergent washes
Mahonia aquifolium
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H

Posted on August 3, 2011
Use repeated cycles of 4°C, then 20°C for 3 months each. Germination is very prolonged.

8

Posted on August 3, 2011
Pulpy coat inhibits germination. Remove by soaking and rinsing in clean water daily for 7 days. Discard water.

*

Posted on August 3, 2011
This species needs special care as described.
wash off pulpy coat completely in daily detergent washes
Mahonia aquilegifolium
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*

Posted on August 3, 2011
This species needs special care as described.

8

Posted on August 3, 2011
Pulpy coat inhibits germination. Remove by soaking and rinsing in clean water daily for 7 days. Discard water.

H

Posted on August 3, 2011
Use repeated cycles of 4°C, then 20°C for 3 months each. Germination is very prolonged.
wash off pulpy coat completely in daily detergent washes
Mahonia hybrid
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L

Posted on August 3, 2011
Expose to fluctuating outdoor winter temperatures including freezing for 3 months. Gradually increase light and temperature in spring.

8

Posted on August 3, 2011
Pulpy coat inhibits germination. Remove by soaking and rinsing in clean water daily for 7 days. Discard water.

*

Posted on August 3, 2011
This species needs special care as described.
wash off pulpy coat completely in daily detergent washes
Mahonia repens
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G

Posted on August 3, 2011
Sow @ 4°C for 3 months, then place @ 20°C for 3 months.

8

Posted on August 3, 2011
Pulpy coat inhibits germination. Remove by soaking and rinsing in clean water daily for 7 days. Discard water.

*

Posted on August 3, 2011
This species needs special care as described.
wash off pulpy coat completely in daily detergent washes
Maianthemum bifolium v. kamtschaticum
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E

Posted on August 3, 2011
Sow @ 20°C for 6 weeks, then place @ 4°C for 6 weeks, then slowly raise temperature to 10°C for 6 weeks. If there is no germination, repeat the cycle. This mimics fall sowing outdoors for spring germination.
Maianthemum canadense
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H

Posted on August 3, 2011
Use repeated cycles of 4°C, then 20°C for 3 months each. Germination is very prolonged.

8

Posted on August 3, 2011
Pulpy coat inhibits germination. Remove by soaking and rinsing in clean water daily for 7 days. Discard water.
Maianthemum dilatatum
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8

Posted on August 3, 2011
Pulpy coat inhibits germination. Remove by soaking and rinsing in clean water daily for 7 days. Discard water.

H

Posted on August 3, 2011
Use repeated cycles of 4°C, then 20°C for 3 months each. Germination is very prolonged.
Maianthemum racemosa
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G

Posted on August 3, 2011
Sow @ 4°C for 3 months, then place @ 20°C for 3 months.

*

Posted on August 3, 2011
This species needs special care as described.
place in moist sand in shade x 1 year; sow as soon as radicle appears
Maianthemum stellatum
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*

Posted on August 3, 2011
This species needs special care as described.
20°C x 4 week, then 4° x 6 weeks, then 10°C
Malus baccata
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*

Posted on August 3, 2011
This species needs special care as described.
soak in running water for 48 hours; 20°C x 2 weeks then 4°C x 14 weeks; see www.nickys-nursery.co.uk/seeds/pages/bonsai-info.htm
Malus sargentii
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L

Posted on August 3, 2011
Expose to fluctuating outdoor winter temperatures including freezing for 3 months. Gradually increase light and temperature in spring.
Malus toringo ssp. sargentii
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G

Posted on August 3, 2011
Sow @ 4°C for 3 months, then place @ 20°C for 3 months.

6

Posted on August 3, 2011
Requires scarification. Nick or rub between sheets of sandpaper.
Malva 'Party Girl'
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B

Posted on August 3, 2011
Sow @ 20°C. If seed does not germinate within 3 months, try 4°C for 1-2 months, then 20°C again.
Malva alcea v. fastigiata
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F

Posted on August 3, 2011
Sow @ 4°C.
Malva fastigiata
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F

Posted on August 3, 2011
Sow @ 4°C.
Malva mauritanica 'Zebrina'
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A

Posted on August 3, 2011
Sow @ 20°C. Seed germinates within 3 months.
Malva mauritiana
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A

Posted on August 3, 2011
Sow @ 20°C. Seed germinates within 3 months.
Malva moschata
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A

Posted on August 3, 2011
Sow @ 20°C. Seed germinates within 3 months.
Malva moschata alba
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A

Posted on August 3, 2011
Sow @ 20°C. Seed germinates within 3 months.
Malva moschata mavietanica
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A

Posted on August 3, 2011
Sow @ 20°C. Seed germinates within 3 months.
Malva moschata rosea
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A

Posted on August 3, 2011
Sow @ 20°C. Seed germinates within 3 months.
Malva parvifora
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K

Posted on August 3, 2011
Sow @ 10°C. Most species for which we suggest this temperature will also germinate at 20°C, but prefer the cooler temperature for sturdy growth.

N

Posted on August 3, 2011
Sow directly in garden.
Malva sp.
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A

Posted on August 3, 2011
Sow @ 20°C. Seed germinates within 3 months.
Malva sylvestris
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A

Posted on August 3, 2011
Sow @ 20°C. Seed germinates within 3 months.
Malva sylvestris 'Primley Blue'
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A

Posted on August 3, 2011
Sow @ 20°C. Seed germinates within 3 months.
Malva sylvestris 'Zebrina'
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A

Posted on August 3, 2011
Sow @ 20°C. Seed germinates within 3 months.
Malva sylvestris mauritiana
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A

Posted on August 3, 2011
Sow @ 20°C. Seed germinates within 3 months.
Margyricarpus pinnatus
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!

Posted on August 3, 2011
Sow immediately. The viability of these seeds is short or the species propagates best with fresh seed. Stored seed might be coaxed into germination with temperature cycling and patience.

A

Posted on August 3, 2011
Sow @ 20°C. Seed germinates within 3 months.
Margyricarpus setosus
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!

Posted on August 3, 2011
Sow immediately. The viability of these seeds is short or the species propagates best with fresh seed. Stored seed might be coaxed into germination with temperature cycling and patience.

A

Posted on August 3, 2011
Sow @ 20°C. Seed germinates within 3 months.
Marrubium incanum
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A

Posted on August 3, 2011
Sow @ 20°C. Seed germinates within 3 months.
Marrubium sp.
Full listing

J

Posted on August 3, 2011
Sow @4°C for 3 weeks, then place @20°C.
Marrubium vulgare
Full listing

B

Posted on August 3, 2011
Sow @ 20°C. If seed does not germinate within 3 months, try 4°C for 1-2 months, then 20°C again.
Marshallia grandiflora
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A

Posted on August 3, 2011
Sow @ 20°C. Seed germinates within 3 months.
Massonia depressa
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A

Posted on August 3, 2011
Sow @ 20°C. Seed germinates within 3 months.
Matricaria sp.
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A

Posted on August 3, 2011
Sow @ 20°C. Seed germinates within 3 months.

3

Posted on August 3, 2011
Requires light or the small seeds should be surface sown.
Matthiola arborescens
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A

Posted on August 3, 2011
Sow @ 20°C. Seed germinates within 3 months.

*

Posted on August 3, 2011
This species needs special care as described.
grow on @ 10°C
Matthiola integrifolia
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?

Posted on October 10, 2011
We have no information on the germination of this species. Sometimes we offer an educated guess about which approach you could try. Let us know what is successful.
Matthiola sp.
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A

Posted on August 3, 2011
Sow @ 20°C. Seed germinates within 3 months.
Maurandella antirrhiniflora
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A

Posted on August 3, 2011
Sow @ 20°C. Seed germinates within 3 months.