Protea Seeds Collection + Smoke Seed Primer –

Family: Proteaceae

This collection includes 4 types of Protea species seeds. You’ll receive 2 seeds of each Protea species listed below:
– 2x Protea acuminata
– 2x Protea magnifica
– 2x Protea neriifolia
– 2x Protea scolymocephala
– 1x Smoke Seed Primer Disc

Smoke Seed Primer is ideal for treating seeds of Proteas. Many wildflower seeds are dormant and need very specific conditions for germination. The smoke seed primer solution contains a combination of natural substances that overcome dormancy and stimulate seed germination. The degree of germination success varies with the species, but on average, treated seeds give at least twice the number of seedlings that untreated seeds do. (Source: proteaseeds)

19.47

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Germination Guide

Moderate

Proteaceae seeds including Proteas, Restios and Fynbos species with Smoke Seed Primer pre-treatment for improved germination and reduced fungal infection losses

Germination
Germination time
Expect germination in

30 – 90 days

Light
☀️ Light required

Substrate moisture
💧💧 High

Sowing depth
Lightly covered


Seed Pre-treatment
  • 💧

    Soaking — 24 hours
    Soak seeds in smoke-water solution (1 Smoke Seed Primer disc in 50ml water) for 24 hours
  • 🔥

    Smoke/Fire treatment
    Immerse Smoke Seed Primer disk in 50ml water at room temperature; one disc treats 100 seeds
  • 📋

    Additional notes
    Dip seed into fungicide solution such as Thiram after smoke-water treatment

Substrate & Container
Recommended substrate
2 parts coarse river sand, 2 parts peat or decomposed pine needles, 1 part vermiculite or perlite; pH about 5.5; well-drained acidic soil mixture

Recommended container
500 ml plastic seedling bags


Growing Tips
Keep seedlings in semi-shade with 30% shade-cloth; protect from mice, birds, squirrels and insects; water with fine rose spray; do not allow to dry out; use rainwater if possible; test water pH and chlorine content; expose to full sun once true leaves appear; continue daily watering but allow to dry before evening; avoid hot-houses and bottom heat; do not disturb roots; use organic fertilizers only (fish or seaweed emulsion); avoid phosphate fertilizers; sterilize soil before planting using boiling water, Jeyes Fluid, or organic thyme/sage/blue soap solution

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