Fw: Re: [CH] Mango chutney/ Slight return/ Recipe/ Diatribe

Frank Francisco (francisco_@prodigy.net)
Tue, 13 Feb 2001 17:27:49 -0500 

I have a handful of germinated seeds which are stubborn - the seed caps
don't want to come off (all head and no leaf).
One in particular, a Datil, that has been about an inch long for two weeks
and is just stem and cap.  What is the fate of these?
Frank

 From: "Sandy Olson" <sandyo@willowtree.com

 Help appreciated.  I even tried to germinate the seeds that
came in the candy...great brown shiny buggers...but they
wouldn't sprout even after I peeled the hard outer covering
off.
 I tried many times to get these seeds to germinate.
Mostly if planted to any depth they will rot.

> My most successful was plain river sand out the river.  This is
 mostly granules about 1.5mm or larger in size.  Put seeds on
> top and press lightly.  Keep the sand moist (not water logged)
> and warm at all times.  You can even stand it in shallow water
> if there is enough distance between the water level and seeds.
> Tamarindus Indica is a tropical plant.  A large tree that can
> produce 350lbs of fruit.  It is evergreen and a lovely shade
> tree for large grounds if it grows to its full size.  Requires
> attention when young (less than 7..8 years), absolutely no frost
> or freezing temperatures.  If you have snow or hard frost in your
> life then forget ever planting it outside.
>
> I nearly killed mine last year by placing it under a tree for
> protection.  We had maybe 3 nights of light frost, that was
> enough.  The small top branches are dead but new growth has
> started at a lower level.  This winter it will get better
> treatment as we head into the second winter of its life.  Did I
> mention slow growing ;-)
>
> I don't think the medium had much to do with germination.  Use
> whatever you have but be sure to keep the seeds uncovered and
> just lightly pressed into the medium.  River sand drains well
> retains some moisture but dries very quickly.  It is almost
> impossible to over water.  Often used for starting cuttings.
>
> Peter
>
> --
> Peter Moss
>
> After one hundred and fifty years and many thousands of firearms
> control laws to reduce crime the list of successes should be
> long and illustrious.  Where is the list?
>