Indigo Tinctoria germination

[adagr]

Hello,
Any suggestions on how to best to germinate Indigo Tinctoria seeds. I have got these seeds that are looking like mustard seeds and are very small (Is that a regular species) and what is the germination time for these seeds as so far we have not been able to germinate even one ? The soil is basically alkaline and we are trying to do this Punjab.

Thanks,
Aswin.

 

[Ashwini]

Hi

Germination of Indigofera tinctoria: Sow indoors at alternating temperatures of 68 and 86°F. Seeds can also be sown outdoors in situ after all danger of frost is past in the spring and when the soil is warm. Indoors and out, sow at a depth of 4 times the size of the seeds and expect germination in over 32 days. Soaking the seeds or nicking seed coats may hasten germination.

Regards

Ashwini
Ashwini

 

[rajahomoeo]

indigoseeds

it is easy to germinate if you casually sow the seed in your field and water it once. i think in your case it is too old seeds or immature seeds. ask the buyer and replace it.

Hello,
Any suggestions on how to best to germinate Indigo Tinctoria seeds. I have got these seeds that are looking like mustard seeds and are very small (Is that a regular species) and what is the germination time for these seeds as so far we have not been able to germinate even one ? The soil is basically alkaline and we are trying to do this Punjab.

Thanks,
Aswin.