japoticaba propagation (forum)

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i am womdering if anyone can advise me as to how to propogate japoticaba seeds. thanks

Time: 5th November 2008 8:51am

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Phil says...
Clean the pulp and place them about 1/4 inch deep in seed raising mix. Place the pot in a mini glasshouse or in a plasic bag in a bright spot out of direct sunlight. Seed are polyembryonic so you'll get 4 or 5 shoots from each seed. Takes about three or four weeks to germinate, so keep damp.

Time: 6th November 2008 10:46am

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Anonymous says...
thanks phil for the propagation advise. should i put them in hot water first? libby

Time: 13th November 2008 10:31am

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Phil. says...
No, only do that with hard coated species like acacia. If fresh just plant as above, if dry (like mail order seeds usually are), a couple of hours in lukewarm water before sowing can plump them up before sowing.

Time: 13th November 2008 6:23pm

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Anonymous says...
thanks sooo much. i have done as you have advised, so fingers crossed. will hopefully be able to hedge out those neighbours in good time!!!! and give the kids a great feast of fruit as well. cheers, libby

Time: 14th November 2008 1:20pm

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Nansu says...
I have a small Japoticoba Tree. In morning shade, good afternoon light and enening Sun. The tree is quite small, about 4 feet, has minor leaves now in the winter. It is about 5 years old and has developed no fruit. Our winter temperature is 60 - 80 degrees, occasionally drops to the 50's for a day or two. It seems to stay alive, but is not growing. Any suggestions?
Tried to send a picture, but was unable to get it attached. Please provide me with information as to how the tree should grow (look like). Thank you,

Time: 7th January 2009 11:33pm

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Jodie Barr says...
Jaboticaba's are very slow growing. I think they like lots of sun. they are a tropical tree and so don't like low temps. I'm northern Australia and it doesn't get lower than 5 degrees centigrade. I have one that has just started fruiting last year and it's somewhere around 10 years old. It could have done better as it has competition from other trees.

Time: 9th January 2009 9:52pm

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