gerbera seeds

[amjadq]

i have recently sown some gerbera seeds , pentiase seeds and some kind of leaves i keep forgetting there names............. but anyhow it has been five days and none of my seeds have sprouted so far ............... can anyone help me in this matter........... i specially purchase the compost for sowing the seeds............... i am very depointed so far can some one help me and guide me ............. i purchased the seeds from channa deen seeds lahore and i live in lahore toooooooooo

[Izhar]

Dear Amjad, this is the "Introduction" section where you can introduce yourself to others. However, as far as your problem goes, I think and if I am not wrong from "pentiase" you meant "Pentas", their seeds will take a bit longer time to sprout but Gerbera are quicker.

I have fairly good experience with Chanandin seeds as well as with their bulbs but some of our members have not, so its a mixed one. Wait for some time, say a week before buying some ready-to-plant "paneeri" from any other reputable nursery.

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[UMAR KHAN]

Aoa dear Amjad pentas will take time ti germinate.it normaly takes at least two months.about gerbera i dont know.my opnion is always purchase seedlings from a well reputable nursery.go for seeds which variety u can not get from nurseries as seedlings.u can even visit rukhanwali or pattoki for gerbera.go for double gerbera,double the delight.

[tweedle2009]

I grow 2000 gerberas from seeds every year.They'd take 30 days to sprout if its cold.If the temps are between 28-32C they should take 8 days to sprout.

[UMAR KHAN]

Aoa hai tweedle2009.my question is do the double gerbera comes true to type from seeds.if they come true from where can i get the right stuff in Islamabad.what is the sowing time.actually i purchase new plants every summer they are very costly.

[tweedle2009]

Umar,you'd have seen pix of my gerberas on previous forum.They are unique in a sense that they look more like dahlias than gerberas.5-6 inch flowers.I hand pollinate them and send them abroad in USA,Thailand and Australia on regular basis.Feb-April is the sowing time and if you treat them properly they should start flowering in SEPTEMBER.You'll not find double gerbera seeds anywhere in the world except florist gerbera in NED but they dnt sell retail.My seeds give 90% double flowers.

[UMAR KHAN]

aoa tweedle2009 i have not seen ur double gerbera pic.but i know they must be unique because u,re lover of unique flowers.when can u provide the seeds.i appte ur efforts.u hand polinate its really a time consuming job.u re a breeder of real F1 flowers.the seeds growers do the same to make money.u re enjoying as a hobby.i really appreciate ur hobby.keep it up brother.

[tweedle2009]

Umar pm me ur address.I'll be sending you fresh seeds.You'll luv them when they drive you crazy in September with their blooms.They are better in a way that they make clumps.I n a year these gerberas will grow so big that you'll find it card to contain them in an 18'' pot.They respond well to NPK and plant hormones.

[mirafzalkhan]

Adnan, can you have some extra seeds of double gerbra for me?

[tweedle2009]

pm me ur address.