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Growing Hakea
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Posted by nickya (My Page) on Wed, Oct 17, 07 at 10:45
| Hi,
I'm currently completing a diploma in horticulture and as part of an assignment I'm investigating commercial propagation methods of Australian native species, in particular that of the Hakea genus.
Details include:
Propagation methods, management, maintenance, material, etc.
If anyone is able to assist with any information or can direct me further it would be greatly appreciated.
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RE: Growing Hakea
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| Have a look at direct sowing of native seed into tubes, for starters. This is the most common form of native propagation for native protaceae. If you're in Melbourne, a friend of mine raves about the library at Burnley College. |
RE: Growing Hakea
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- Posted by mallee South Australia (My Page) on
Fri, Oct 19, 07 at 8:22
Hi Nickya,
There are a few members of Hakea Study Group (part of Australian Plants Society) who may be able to help you with info and providing other avenues of assistance. Let me know if you would like me to make contact with others. |
RE: Growing Hakea
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| As far as extracting the seed from the hard capsules... If you roast Banksia cones on the grill of a gas fired BBQ the individual capsules will open up quickly. This would most likely also work on Hakea although I have not tried it myself. |
RE: Growing Hakea
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- Posted by mallee South Australia (My Page) on
Sat, Oct 20, 07 at 9:42
| Place the seed capsules, oldest from the plant which means getting right into the bush to get those closest to the trunk, into a paper bag and leave in the car. The heat in the car doesn't take long to open the capsules. Each seed has a papery wing. 2 seeds per capsule. The capsules will generally open without this treatment but take a bit longer. Direct sowing into individual pots is viable. Best time of year is early autumn, but spring is ok also. |
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