Viability Issues of Haworthia Seed Germination
The editor introduces you to some knowledge about the succulent plant Haworthia, focusing on the viability issues of Haworthia seed germination. The editor will provide a detailed explanation for you below.
Having played with Haworthia (Haworthia) seed germination for 3 or 4 years, I have gone from a state of blindness to now somewhat familiar, taking many detours along the way. I have learned lessons from thousands of seeds that did not germinate and have experienced the pain of a whole tray of seedlings "turning to water." I have always wanted to explore the vitality of Haworthia (Haworthia) seeds. Last year, I harvested a bit too many seeds and was busy during the sowing season, so a large number of seeds were not sown and were kept until September this year, which gave me a chance to observe the germination of the aged seeds. In fact, I had previously sown 2-year-old seeds from foreign experts, which had an astonishing germination rate and germination potential, even surpassing my own fresh seeds. But I have always been a bit suspicious whether the foreigners gave me aged seeds? This time, I can finally see my own aged seeds.
The germination rate of aged seeds is not significantly different from that of fresh seeds, but with almost a month apart, the size of the seedlings is almost the same, and from the process of seedling emergence, the germination potential is slightly poorer. This basically conforms to the laws of nature, indicating that although the aged seeds maintain their vitality, their quality has clearly decreased.
Several friends have told me that their Haworthia (Haworthia) seeds did not germinate in the first year after sowing, but turned out fine in the second year. This shows that the vitality of Haworthia is actually very robust. Compared to my seeds stored in a dry and cold environment, seeds sown in the soil and exposed to cold and heat still maintain their vitality, which indeed speaks more to the issue. So, friends who enjoy sowing Haworthia (Haworthia) might as well be more patient when facing less than ideal germination rates.
The dormancy of fresh Haworthia (Haworthia) seeds has been discussed by many friends before, and it has later been confirmed to be nonexistent. However, after a certain period of cold storage (not tested, so no quantitative data can be provided), the germination potential of fresh seeds is significantly improved, which can be clearly felt. The fact that seeds germinate the following year after sowing indicates that Haworthia (Haworthia) seeds can be forced into a dormant state by external environmental stimuli; otherwise, they could not survive the cold and heat.
After saying so much unnecessary talk, it all boils down to two sentences.
1. Haworthia (Haworthia) seeds can maintain their viability for at least one year after entering a dormant state, whether it is intentional or not, without significantly affecting the germination rate.
2. Artificially inducing fresh Haworthia (Haworthia) seeds into a dormant state can improve the germination potential when sown in the same year, leading to more uniform seedlings and easier management.
The above introduces the specific issues related to the viability of Haworthia seed germination. I hope you all will like it!