2022 - Tamarindus Indica from seed.

[Mapleminx]

Planted somewhere in late January 2022 they are already growing like weeds. 8/10 germinated. Oddly 4 tall and 4 short grew divided between 2 pots



They look a bit like hairy BRT seedlings.

 

[BISTEK]

How did you germinate it, I have some few seeds that I'm planning to germinate?

 

[19Mateo83]

Planted somewhere in late January 2022 they are already growing like weeds. 8/10 germinated. Oddly 4 tall and 4 short grew divided between 2 pots

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They look a bit like hairy BRT seedlings.

Nice germination rate!

 

[Mapleminx]

How did you germinate it, I have some few seeds that I'm planning to germinate?

Soaked them in warm water overnight and then planted in inorganic substrate on a bright window ledge in a warm room. I put clear bags over the pots for increased humidity until the seeds sprouted and then removed the bags.

They will move slowly outside when the weather is warm enough.

Nice germination rate!

Actually 9/10 initially germinated but seedling number 9 was weak and never really got going. Nice quality seeds.

 

[Mapleminx]

I have chosen my “one” and will only be following that one’s progress from here on in, all will be revealed soon.

The “spares” will still be grown but will go off to new homes

 

[Mapleminx]

On the fence a bit about keeping this one. They look nice when large but not entirely sure I’ll have the space when we eventually get there

 

[Clicio]

On the fence a bit about keeping this one. They look nice when large but not entirely sure I’ll have the space when we eventually get there

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Why did you half bury a plastic cat on your substrate? Poor thing...

 

[Clicio]

not entirely sure I’ll have the space

They grow.
A lot.

 

[Mapleminx]

Why did you half bury a plastic cat on your substrate? Poor thing

it’s laying down

 

[Cajunrider]

They grow fast. There is a strong tendency in this species to get twisted roots. Make sure you have the roots sorted out when young. I grew 2 of them from seeds in 2021. One of them have wicked roots that I can't fix. I will have to air layer the tree if I want to keep it.

 

[Mapleminx]

I think I’ll let this one go to a friend who has been asking about it.