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Plant Propagation Growing Ferns from Spores

Plant Propagation Growing Ferns from Spores. Presented by Texas Master Gardener Specialist – Plant Propagation. Prepared by: Thomas LeRoy Montgomery County Extension Agent - Horticulture . Propagating Ferns from Spores. Materials Needed Jiffy 7 Peat Pellet Plastic Petri Dish

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Plant Propagation Growing Ferns from Spores

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  1. Plant PropagationGrowing Ferns from Spores Presented by Texas Master Gardener Specialist – Plant Propagation Prepared by: Thomas LeRoy Montgomery County Extension Agent - Horticulture

  2. Propagating Ferns from Spores • Materials Needed • Jiffy 7 Peat Pellet • Plastic Petri Dish • Clear Plastic Cup • Distilled Water • Chlorine Bleach • Eye Dropper • Mixing Vial • Fern with Spores

  3. Ferns Produce Spores not Seeds

  4. Preparing Peat Pellets Place Peat Pellets in Plastic Container Add Distilled Water Ready To Use

  5. Collect and Disinfect Spores

  6. Place Spores on Jiffy 7

  7. Completed Project

  8. Place the Completed Project in a Bright Window

  9. Spores Begin to Grow Dribble water on to peat plug to maintain moisture and assist in fertilization of the embryos. In A few weeks spores will begin to grow.

  10. Fern Spore Propagation Growth after 6 weeks. Fronds begin to appear in about 3 months.

  11. Fern Plants Ready to Transplant 11 months after sowing

  12. Carefully Remove Plants Use Needle Probe to Loosen Roots Ready to Transplant Be Careful to Avoid Plant Damage

  13. Planting the Plantlets Plant Carefully Loosen Soil for Planting Tap Soil Around Plant

  14. Care After Planting Ready to Harden Off Cover Until Established Newly Planted Fern

  15. Young Established Plant

  16. The End

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