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Hi, I would LOVE to know how to grow Acha Cha from seeds, I live in Sydney & have mostly clay soil, does anyone have any advice please ?

Time: 13th March 2012 3:47pm

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About the Author Springtime
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BJ says...
At this time of the year? Pop in soil, then wait around 8-12 months and you'll have a plant. You can direct sow them if you can keep the ground weed free for that long. The plants tolerate clay and flooding, but the seeds mightnt be so hardy.

Time: 13th March 2012 8:24pm

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Springtime says...
Thanks BJ, That's exactly what I did, I just planted the seeds & yes, living in Sydney, we have clay soil. Thankyou so much for your response.

Time: 16th March 2012 4:48pm

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VF says...
Does anyone know what nutrients these little plants prefer - Would like to speed up the growth rate some how? (And they say Jab.'s are slow?! They're powering along compared to the Achacha.)

Time: 1st September 2012 11:02pm

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Jenny says...
Yes mine are super slow too. Going to try regular liquid fish fert and seasol now it's spring

Time: 2nd September 2012 5:44pm

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BJ says...
The name of the game with nearly all garcinias is patients. Much more than any other plants. Up to 4 years they are painfully slow, then they really get going. That is a good thing though as it keeps many smaller and saves pruning, which many garcinias hate in their young years. I've found some respond well to the big slow release tablets you stick in the ground around the drip line. Balanced is best for them, as too much nitrogen will give soft leaves that are too easily burned.

Time: 2nd September 2012 8:10pm

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VF says...
That's good to know BJ - thought I was doing something terribly wrong with them. Shall try your suggestions. Thanks.

Time: 3rd September 2012 1:11pm

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Doug says...
Without saying too much about my personal life, I have had a water bed for the past 30 years. Perhaps some 12 years ago when I really got stuck into trying to grow tropicals in wintry eastern Melbourne I started putting seeds in bags at the bottom corners of my bed. Voila. Constant 20

Time: 6th November 2012 4:46pm

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