Ok, so... meeting people on the internets can be a really good thing. I've got to give mad props to hydrotech364, as he gifted me with 5 each Papaya and California Indica X Big Bud seeds. For that gift I am very, very grateful. All will be grown outdoors, possibly moved into greenhouse when that goes up.

Onto the journal bit! Seeds were set for germination Saturday evening, slightly scuffed with 150 grit sandpaper, then set on moist paper towels.

4 of the 5 Cali Indica X BigBud seeds have sprouted FAMOUSLY, those have been planted in peat pots that are put in cups with some soil and marked (I plan to breed with these strains) last night, 6.9.08.

2 of 5 Papaya seeds have sprouted, planted in peat pots then placed in soil as well, last night, 6.9.08.

All unsprouted are being left on their paper towels in a drawer in a temperature stable area in the hopes that all will sprout. I have not decided whether these plants will go into the greenhouse, they may just be grown entirely on the deck.
Pix to come later.

Of interest to me, notable differences between the two seed strains. The CaliXBB seeds are BIG, firm (hard actually), juicy looking, and beefy. The Papaya are notably smaller and more.. gracile.

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Oh yeah, anyone cares to comment or make their own observations, more than welcome.

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Found one of the Cali Ind'a x Big Bud seeds had begun to break the surface last night. No other seeds have germinated, not even the last of the original five C.I. x B.B. seeds. I REALLY wish I could get at least one more Papaya germinated!

Still awaiting emergence of the others that were planted.

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Herro Seamaiden. Is this Nirvana Papaya we are talking about here?

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Buds,Buds, and more Buds: Purps + White Russian

thats sounds killer Seamaiden ,the internet is a bueatiful thing.show some pics when those babbies are busting from the seems. later PH2

Oh.. that I don't know. I suppose I'd better ask!

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One Papaya (whichever variety it is) is definitely sprouting slowly. The other one has not yet broken through the soil, but it's been warm today and they're out on the black hatchling tray.

I am having one HELL of a time getting these others to germinate. I'm keeping them warm, heating them for a couple of hours at a time on the moist paper toil in a baggie, the method that works for me EVERY time. The heat is gentle, cooler than what one would use to make yogurt, if you've ever done that. What do you do with seeds that don't seem to want to germinate, but you REALLY want to get them going? Is this the place for a product like Superthrive, or vitamins, or rooting hormone..? Damn.. have I got some serious reading to do. Again. As ever.

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Patience Grasshopper.Read youre home emails!!!

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Depression is merely "Anger" without enthusiasm.

Got them, sensei hydrotech-san. Thank you.

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Ah ha! Found your journal...

I just had 100% germination rate by starting all 5 seeds in a shot glass of water. After about six hours, they all dropped to the bottom (with a little prodding) and were then placed in moist paper towels. Cracked in less than 24 hours.

Maybe you can just throw your stubborn seeds directly in some water.

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My guerilla grow journal