tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36572098.post9030754040329477958..comments2023-03-25T18:22:01.575+11:00Comments on MY GROWING PASSION: Persoonia pinifolia seed propagation... I hope!Margarethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15456006889868172386noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36572098.post-70072189495579755302013-01-18T18:40:56.836+11:002013-01-18T18:40:56.836+11:00Not a thread hijack at all, Darcy! I am glad this ...Not a thread hijack at all, Darcy! I am glad this thread is providing an opportunity for discussion of this conundrum. Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15456006889868172386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36572098.post-82343007046746462712013-01-18T12:55:18.751+11:002013-01-18T12:55:18.751+11:00Sorry about the thread hijack, but Don a real germ...Sorry about the thread hijack, but Don a real germination method for Gahnia Aspera, is basically groundbreaking for the nursery industry in Brisbane. We have been trying to get them germinating for years. I have contacted you via email, keep up the good work. <br /><br />Darcy @ Logans NurseryAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36572098.post-69985170449833738272012-12-23T16:10:10.426+11:002012-12-23T16:10:10.426+11:00This comment has been removed by the author.Don Kirwanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10497754672336016928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36572098.post-32790231382482732252012-12-04T19:14:37.147+11:002012-12-04T19:14:37.147+11:00I recently have picked up a kilo of Persoonia Levi...I recently have picked up a kilo of Persoonia Levis seeds in Emu dung. I was reading how this species has mycorrhizal fungal associations. I was going to dig a little of the soil where these were growing to put in the seed raisin=g mix. I think these seeds having gone through the digestive system of the emu should be ready to go? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36572098.post-18684309535900141992012-12-04T19:13:55.158+11:002012-12-04T19:13:55.158+11:00I recently have picked up a kilo of Persoonia Levi...I recently have picked up a kilo of Persoonia Levis seeds in Emu dung. I was reading how this species has mycorrhizal fungal associations. I was going to dig a little of the soil where these were growing to put in the seed raisin=g mix. I think these seeds having gone through the digestive system of the emu should be ready to go? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36572098.post-34726927336640567262012-08-14T20:11:01.486+10:002012-08-14T20:11:01.486+10:00Hi Max,
No I have not made contact with Darian as ...Hi Max,<br />No I have not made contact with Darian as yet. Yes I would like to obtain some seeds from you if it is at all possible. <br />Would you mind contacting me on my email address....roxxe1@bigpond .com to arrange this.<br />Thanks Don Don Kirwanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10497754672336016928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36572098.post-67958873479565423412012-08-12T10:39:41.258+10:002012-08-12T10:39:41.258+10:00Hi Don
I'm unsure if you have made contact wi...Hi Don<br /><br />I'm unsure if you have made contact with Darian and if you are still wanting persoonia pinifolia seeds but I have one tree in my yard that has over 30 seeds on it at the moment and you would be welcome to those if that is quantity enough to be useful.Maxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18247626011545466012noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36572098.post-37000770835832381702012-08-12T10:34:19.051+10:002012-08-12T10:34:19.051+10:00Hi Don
Have you made contact with Darian and if n...Hi Don<br /><br />Have you made contact with Darian and if not, how many seeds are you interested in collecting as I have a persoonia pinifolia in my front yard which has about thirty seeds on it at the moment?Maxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18247626011545466012noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36572098.post-76500819411091743752012-06-19T17:22:08.969+10:002012-06-19T17:22:08.969+10:00Hi Margaret, Treeman has made contact with me, and...Hi Margaret, Treeman has made contact with me, and I would appreciate if Darian contacted me the same way. <br />Thanks,<br /><br />DonDon Kirwanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10497754672336016928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36572098.post-79208550287411454482012-06-19T17:17:04.778+10:002012-06-19T17:17:04.778+10:00Hi Margaret
Treeman has made contact with me re th...Hi Margaret<br />Treeman has made contact with me re the GA's and if Darian would contact me the same way, I'd really appreciate it.<br /><br />DonDon Kirwanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10497754672336016928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36572098.post-24629263907463789052012-06-12T13:29:49.597+10:002012-06-12T13:29:49.597+10:00Hi Treeman, if you want to contact me for informa...Hi Treeman, if you want to contact me for information please use my above email address, I'm more than happy to pass the method on to you.<br /><br />DonDon Kirwanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10497754672336016928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36572098.post-56625502630047265932012-03-19T07:43:31.338+11:002012-03-19T07:43:31.338+11:00Morning Margaret
I found you through googlle sear...Morning Margaret<br /><br />I found you through googlle search looking for help with germinating Gahnia aspera. We're using it in suite of native grasses for a revegetation project in Brisbane and have collected seed from the local area. Don's post caught my eye and I'd like to find out more.Treemannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36572098.post-73859726789423114132012-01-18T11:45:52.748+11:002012-01-18T11:45:52.748+11:00Hello,
I live in the Blue Mountains and i know whe...Hello,<br />I live in the Blue Mountains and i know where several of these plants are (including my backyard)they are in flower at the moment! I was hoping to have a go at propagting myself but it sounds a little above me level. When is it best to harvest the seeds? A bit of a way off thought but could it be one of those seeds that an animal / bird has to eat then pass for it to successfully Darianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17506906699941781296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36572098.post-31131754225838151912011-08-20T11:07:14.064+10:002011-08-20T11:07:14.064+10:00Don, given that you're volunteering with your ...Don, given that you're volunteering with your local council nursery, maybe talk to them about securing a collecting licence? Might work!Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15456006889868172386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36572098.post-13270848788987471472011-08-20T11:05:30.109+10:002011-08-20T11:05:30.109+10:00No Margaret i'm not licenced so I will follow...No Margaret i'm not licenced so I will follow it up with the APS of NSW. Perhaps David Theobald might be able to help me if we can make contact with each other. <br />Thanks, DonDon Kirwanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10497754672336016928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36572098.post-58696854764275220352011-08-19T15:58:53.072+10:002011-08-19T15:58:53.072+10:00Hi Don,
I haven't seen any for a while, and t...Hi Don,<br /><br />I haven't seen any for a while, and they were in a National Park, where you can't collect seed without a licence. If you have a licence, email me at monocotyledon at gmail dot com, and I'll let you know the locality, as best as I can recollect it. <br /><br />Alternatively, you could try the Australian Plants Society, which has a seed bank for members.Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15456006889868172386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36572098.post-31622711611524156632011-08-19T12:43:43.775+10:002011-08-19T12:43:43.775+10:00Hello Margaret, I would like to try propagating Pe...Hello Margaret, I would like to try propagating Persoonia Pinifolia but don’t know where any plants are located to obtain seeds from. Can you or any of your readers help me to locate some please? Thanks, Don Kirwan<br />(my email address is roxxe1@bigpond.com if this helps you)Don Kirwanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10497754672336016928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36572098.post-32877114279301913682011-07-31T13:57:18.172+10:002011-07-31T13:57:18.172+10:00Bravo! I'm about to do a heap of germination t...Bravo! I'm about to do a heap of germination tests for work, in preparation for an experiment on CO2 and plant growth. Hoping I don't encounter too many hurdles. ;)Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15456006889868172386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36572098.post-51880621587140820662011-07-31T13:53:45.777+10:002011-07-31T13:53:45.777+10:00It will be my pleasure and beneficial to many peop...It will be my pleasure and beneficial to many people including Trees In Newcastle nursery where I volunteer. Just an aside, I have found a proven method for propogating Gahnia Aspera, getting 95% germination in 14 days. This was a delight for the staff at the nursery.Don Kirwanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10497754672336016928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36572098.post-36420491927300752272011-07-31T13:10:45.259+10:002011-07-31T13:10:45.259+10:00Thank you, Don! I am impressed by your dedication ...Thank you, Don! I am impressed by your dedication and perseverance. Please keep us posted and let us know when you reach the holy grail!Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15456006889868172386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36572098.post-71750825489839698072011-07-31T11:36:22.165+10:002011-07-31T11:36:22.165+10:00Hello Margaret, I have been trying to find the key...Hello Margaret, I have been trying to find the key that triggers germination of my favourite Persoonias, P.Levis and P.Isophylla for nearly four years without much success. I believe the main barriers for this are the hard woody endocarp, a natural dormancy period for the embryo to develop, and contamination by bacteria and fungus.<br />My findings may be helpful to you and others that are Don Kirwanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10497754672336016928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36572098.post-13069573283978526002010-07-20T21:44:22.863+10:002010-07-20T21:44:22.863+10:00Hello Margaret,
Obviously we have been reading the...Hello Margaret,<br />Obviously we have been reading the same information in regard to P.virgata. I have tried the fermentation method and exocarp removal with pliers. This is very hit and miss,I don't recommend it.I have also sown seed into mulch from underneath the P.pinifolia parent. It has been sitting for a year and so far no germination. I have a steam boiler and plan on steaming the David Theobaldnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36572098.post-90462670215250498792010-07-20T21:42:43.537+10:002010-07-20T21:42:43.537+10:00Hello Margaret,
Obviously we have been reading the...Hello Margaret,<br />Obviously we have been reading the same information in regard to P.virgata. I have tried the fermentation method and exocarp removal with pliers. This is very hit and miss,I don't recommend it.I have also sown seed into mulch from underneath the P.pinifolia parent. It has been sitting for a year and so far no germination. I have a steam boiler and plan on steaming the David Theobaldnoreply@blogger.com