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How To Sprout Hawaiian Baby Woodrose Seeds – Awesome Tips That Will Get Your Seeds To Sprout!

So do you want to know how to grow Hawaiian Baby Woodrose? Well, I can tell you that it is not the easiest task because there are factors that make the first stages of germination a bit difficult. If you have ever held one of the seeds, then you know that they are as hard as a rock! This hard shell means that moisture does not easily penetrate the seed. They also have a tendency to rot if great care is not taken during the germination process.

You’re probably wondering by now “How the hell am I going to make these damn things grow?”. Well, there are several things you can do to help make the seed more willing to sprout. The first thing to do is to “cut” the seed. To do this you need a sharp pair of scissors. What you need to look for is the “germ eye” (it’s the little circle that looks like an eye). It is located at the opposite end of the pointed part of the seed. It should be pretty easy to locate. This is what you want to AVOID damaging. The pointy end is what you’re looking at “nick”. Simply cut out the eye of the germ and remove the pointy end. This allows moisture to get into the seed and start the whole process. Now is the easy part. Just soak the seed in water for a full day and it should be nice and swollen. The seed now has enough water inside it to sprout into a beautiful vine.

The next part is extremely crucial and a bit of a secret to those who know how to greatly improve the chances of germination. After soaking the seeds, moisten a paper towel with hydrogen peroxide. You don’t want it to be too wet to the point of dripping. Just a little wet. A good example would be slightly less wet than a Clorox wet wipe. This should prevent the dreaded seed rot you were talking about. Place the seed(s) on the paper towel, then place inside an UNSEALED ziploc bag to allow for airflow. Check the seeds from time to time and within a couple of days you should see little sprouts coming out of the germ eye. When they reach about 1/3-inch in length, it’s time to place them in the ground.

If you’ve made it this far, the hard part is over! Hawaiian Baby Woodrose like soil that is rich and full of nutrients. Good airflow is a must. Keep the soil moist but don’t overwater (good drainage should help maintain a good moisture/dry balance). Place the sprouted seeds about 1/2-1/3 inch deep in the soil and let them grow. Plenty of sunlight is good for these types of seeds. You can tell if they are getting too much because they will wither away. If you start to see signs of wilting, bring them inside. These plants can grow indoors but will not flower. They are fairly slow growing, so expect to be in it for the long haul if you want a fully mature plant. I also recommend a 20-20-20 fertilizer.

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