Tag: seeds
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Soursop Seedlings: From Fiji and Brazil to Your Garden
Embarking on a Tropical Fruit Adventure with Soursop Our journey at Tropical NZ began with a vision: to bring the exotic and very popular Soursop (annona muricata) into our local gardens. Recognizing the untapped potential of this tropical delight, we set out to introduce its unique flavor and potential health benefits to our community. Importing…
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Unveiling the Sour Passionfruit (Maracujá Azedo) – A Rare Delight in New Zealand!
Are you ready to dive into the world of a rare, tart treat? We’ve just brought in something truly special from Brazil – the Sour Passionfruit, known there as “Maracujá Azedo”, and it’s about to shake up your fruit palette! A Brazilian Gem in Kiwi Land Sour Passionfruit is a unique variety that’s not commonly…
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Germination instructions for Red Lady F1 Papaya
Red Lady is an impressive tropical dwarf papaya. Our commercial F1 seeds have a very high germination rate (near 100% in our tests). Simply soak in warm water for 24 hours, then plant in a soaked jiffy pellet or peat-based pot, and leave them in a warm place. Germination usually happens, given the right conditions,…
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Germination Instructions for Soursop Seeds (Annona muricata)
Soak Seeds in 3% Hydrogen Peroxide Solution (optional) Soaking seeds in a 3% hydrogen peroxide solution before scarification can offer several advantages for germination and seed cleanliness: Disinfection: Hydrogen peroxide acts as a disinfectant, helping to eliminate seed-borne pathogens, fungi, and bacteria. By using this solution, you can lower the chances of infections that may…