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Puyallup, WA

I had nine out of ten seeds germinated this Spring. Would you like to guess which one did not? The Daletas 783 for which I paid over $200! :>( I gambled and lost!

5/3/2004 10:37:11 AM

Eveleth MN

how long did you let it try to germinate? I've got one right now thats past the 96 hour mark and its JUST starting to grow the radical(so another 2-3 days before it pops thru the soil), my other 3 plants are already popping out of the soil.

5/3/2004 10:48:57 AM

ipswich, ma usa

My 783 was also the last to pop out of the nine I started. I took almost four days to show sign of any life.

John (5150)

5/3/2004 11:00:31 AM

Walkerton Ont

sorry to here your loss stan. I know how u feel. I screwed up and loss 17 seeds. I am so glad i didnt plant my 845

5/3/2004 12:19:46 PM

Key West, FL

Mine was the first to germinate.

5/3/2004 1:54:40 PM

Indiana

Sorry to hear that Stan. When something of mine doesnt germinate, I just figure it didnt go for a reason(723 in 2001) So far this year I am 39 for 40, and the 1 that didnt go I knew was hollow.

Tom

5/3/2004 3:42:36 PM

Puyallup, WA

Tom B said,
"Sorry to hear that Stan. When something of mine doesnt germinate, I just figure it didn't go for a reason(723 in 2001)"

The reason is "unknown" to me....so, I'll just plant another one of my own seeds. :>) Now if it goes 1100#, then I'll know the reason!

5/3/2004 8:00:54 PM

Key West, FL

It's always good to plant your own.

5/3/2004 8:05:14 PM

Walkerton Ont

I think thats the case with me too. I planted one of my seeds this year and its growing like a weed. Its going to be a good plant i know it

5/3/2004 9:49:22 PM

Montoursville, PA

I was leaning towards someone else's seed but it failed. Now we are watching two of my own...One will earn the right to go on within a few more days. Hee Hee I shall get to cull me own. I'm having to work up to that decision. :)

5/3/2004 10:38:46 PM

Enumclaw WA

I had a record 7 days before my first seed germinated. A 966 Holland. I had it in temp and humidity controlled conditions too.... and filed the edges as well. I paniced and started another batch of seeds, now they are all up.
Oh well, I good problem to have, but I don't have room for everything so I think I'll double plant each each site and keep the best.
I like how mother nature ultimately makes some of the decisions in this sport/hobby/obsession.

Happy Growing

Kayla

5/3/2004 11:04:19 PM

Puyallup, WA

WOW Kayla! You are only postponing the pain in making the final decision. I wish a great year for you!

5/4/2004 1:53:41 AM