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Would anyone be interested in growing some unknown (in NZ) Asclepias from seed? I have purchased over 12 different varieties from USA so far, out of 50 available, and will buy more as I can afford them (some seeds cost $1 each). My plan is that I give an experienced seed-grower a couple of seeds of each variety I buy, to grow at the same time I am. All I ask is that you send me some seeds when the plants grow and form seed pods. (I am assuming that all Asclepias have seed pods.) Any germinating advice for this beginner would be welcomed. I have had great success growing MBTNZ’s Giant Swan Plant seeds started in Jiffy Pots, also A. Speciosa bought from USA (very slow to start) and some of MBTNZ’s pink seeds are just coming through. A. Tuberosa – not so much, dammit, although from all my googling, I understand germination can take a while so I’m still hopeful. What you do with the plants and seeds after sending me mine is totally up to you – no restrictions. If they don’t grow – well, we tried !
Does this appeal to anyone? I hate the thought of spending megabucks and not getting a result because I don’t know what I’m doing – yet! I can list the seeds I have already bought if anyone is interested.
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