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    Communities > Forums > Seed Germination
    Forum: Seed GerminationReplies: 4, Views: 126
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    biggsy
    Kenora, Ontario
    Canada

    February 23, 2008 11:45 PM

    Post #4579111

    Mom has been trying to start seeds from a datura plant that was given her last year, but they do not seem to be coming up. Can you start the plant from seed? Or how do you get it started??

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    Riverland
    Northeast, LA (Zone 8a)

    February 23, 2008 11:48 PM

    Post #4579123

    The seed responds better if nicked and soaked in very warn water. The only one that I find more difficult to germinate are the yellows. Cindy
    hlssunny
    Muskegon, MI (Zone 5a)

    February 24, 2008 4:04 AM

    Post #4580136

    This one comes up from seed in our garden every year. Your mom may be surprised when the weather warms up! Helen
    ginnylynn
    Blyth, ON (Zone 5b)

    February 25, 2008 1:39 PM

    Post #4585552

    If your Datura seeds just won't germinate no matter what you do they often will if you treat them with GA3. A good source for GA3 in Canada is Gardens North - here's a link to the page: http://gardensnorth.com/catalogue/database.cgi?Mode=List&Fie... Scroll down just a little more than halfway. I have used this with great success myself.

    --Ginny
    tanglee
    Whitby, ON (Zone 6a)

    February 26, 2008 2:58 AM

    Post #4588829

    Yes, Gardens North is a good source of GA3 as well as a fantastic source for perennial seeds. I've ordered from Kristl for 16 years and have never been disappointed.

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