Lotus seeds

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I used sandpaper to file the side of 3 lotus seeds. I then have put
them in a clear bottles with warm water (which I replace once in 24
hours). The water does not turn cloudy?!??! Is this a problem? The
seeds have irregular bulges and seems like they have some sort of air
pockets inside? Is this common?
Any insight to ease anxiety would be welcome

- S

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One of the seeds has sunk to the bottle floor. Hurray! Still waiting
to see what next.

- S

[S]

Now the seed that sank to the bottom seems to turn the water cloudy. I
will have to see if it will pop today :-)

- S

[Reel Mckoi]

"S" > wrote in message
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> Now the seed that sank to the bottom seems to turn the water cloudy. I
> will have to see if it will pop today :-)
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I know this sounds discouraging but every time I was able to sprout Lotus
seed they ended up rotting and dying after putting up one small leaf.
Someone suggested I keep the water moving to prevent stagnation with an
airstone. They also suggested I change the water a few times a day. Too
late, by then I had no seeds left. :*(
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[S]

Thanks for the tip. I will lookout for that.

Now 2 more seeds have sunk.

Status:
4 seeds put to soak
3 seeds sunk
2 sunk seeds turn the water murky end of day.

Now I am carrying the seeds in my car. I figured they will get the sun
as much and I can shake them every few hours. I feel like a kid on a
science project!

- S

[Gale Pearce]

>
> Now I am carrying the seeds in my car. I figured they will get the sun
> as much and I can shake them every few hours. I feel like a kid on a
> science project!
The sun could be detrimental to the seeds sprouting - I sprouted mine on a
bench in my garage with no sunlight at all and I never shook them either,
just changing the water whenever it got too cloudy. I actually used egg cups
(~ 1.5 oz)
I remember reading somewhere that seeds like darkness for sprouting
Gale :~)

[Reel Mckoi]

"S" > wrote in message
ups.com...
> Thanks for the tip. I will lookout for that.
>
> Now 2 more seeds have sunk.
>
> Status:
> 4 seeds put to soak
> 3 seeds sunk
> 2 sunk seeds turn the water murky end of day.
>
> Now I am carrying the seeds in my car. I figured they will get the sun
> as much and I can shake them every few hours. I feel like a kid on a
> science project!
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Good luck with them. I hope you get at least one plant out of the deal.
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[S]

Really?? the three websites (only ones I found) that seemed to focus
mostly on lotuses said sunshine will expedite the process... and
darkness / cloudiness will slow it down...

I am confused... Does everyone here think I should place it back in
the dark???

thanks in advance - groupers!?!?!?! :-)

- S

[Gale Pearce]

> Really?? the three websites (only ones I found) that seemed to focus
> mostly on lotuses said sunshine will expedite the process... and
> darkness / cloudiness will slow it down...
>
> I am confused... Does everyone here think I should place it back in
> the dark???
>
> thanks in advance - groupers!?!?!?! :-)
>
> - S
All I know is that all 5 seeds I sprouted a couple of yrs ago sat in the
same place - out of the sun, but not with a lid over them to black all
light out - (the way I do Castor Bean Plants) Every one grew
JME - Gale :~)


>

[S]

Thanks Gale... i took your advice and have left it at the widow sill.

8 days and counting... no sign of sprouting yet ... :-(

- S

[S]

14 days and still no activity.. the seeds are still still sitting at
the bottom of the container.

How long do these normally take to germinate?

- S

[Gale Pearce]

> 14 days and still no activity.. the seeds are still still sitting at
> the bottom of the container.
>
> How long do these normally take to germinate?
>
> - S

Can't remember for sure, but I think mine sprouted within 2 weeks - were the
seeds very hard (like marbles ) before you put them in water? - if they were
soft at all or shrivelled like a raisons surface, then they weren't viable
seeds- I also put mine in only 2" of water - as soon as they sent out a
sprout, it was out of the water and when the sprout was ~2.5" long, I
planted it
Gale :~)

[S]

The seeds were smooth and hard like marble.. Ellipsoids...

Now they are soaked and leathery.

- S

[Heather]

Question for "S"

If you get plants at this late date in the year what will you do with them
for the winter? Does anyone know if they can be grown inside like a
houseplant then put out in the spring???

Thanks,
Heather



"S" > wrote in message
ups.com...
> Thanks for the tip. I will lookout for that.
>
> Now 2 more seeds have sunk.
>
> Status:
> 4 seeds put to soak
> 3 seeds sunk
> 2 sunk seeds turn the water murky end of day.
>
> Now I am carrying the seeds in my car. I figured they will get the sun
> as much and I can shake them every few hours. I feel like a kid on a
> science project!
>
> - S
>

[S]

Hello Heather,

I am planning to overwinter them inside the house in containers.
According to victoria adventure website, it should be fine to do so.
Once the seeds germinate, I will keep you all posted as to the progress
through this winter.

- S

[S]

Wonder if my seeds will sit at the bottom of the containers and rot.

Still no sign of germination :-(

- S