Free Seeds!!!!!!

Ok, so a friend of mine in Egypt just sent me some seeds of Nymphaea cerulea, Egyptian Blue water lily. They are from beautiful plants growing in the Nile river delta. I may grow a few, but I have some that I can spare.

The first four people to post replies to this discussion will receive 5 seeds each. If you are one of the first four to reply, you can send me a personal message through this site with your address, or I can leave them for you to pick up at B.B. Barns. Either way, just let me know.

I get LOTS of free seeds and plants, so this might be a fun way to share them. We'll see how it goes.

Cheers,
Michael

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Permalink Reply by Michael Coyle on April 11, 2008 at 9:02pm

One pack of seeds down. Three to go.

This is a beautiful plant, and rich in history. A great addition to any water garden.

Permalink Reply by judy ricker on April 13, 2008 at 6:13am

I would like 5 of the water lily seeds.
Thanks
Judy

Permalink Reply by judy ricker on April 14, 2008 at 6:40am

I can pick up the seeds at BBBarnes.
Thanks
Judy

Permalink Reply by Michael Coyle on April 14, 2008 at 10:39am

Excellent. I'll leave them filed under your last name at the customer service area. Ask the cashiers to find them for you when you come in.

Cheers.

Permalink Reply by Michael Coyle on April 14, 2008 at 11:15am

I have two lots of seeds left. Just to let everyone know.

And I'll get some germination tips up shortly.

I'm also going to start another thread soon for some other fun stuff. Stay tuned for details!

Permalink Reply by Ann Buckner on April 14, 2008 at 2:21pm

Since I don't have a water garden, I have a friend who does and I would love to watch the water lily grow in her water garden. I can give you my address. Ann Buckner P.S. What a nice offer...thanks.

Permalink Reply by Michael Coyle on April 14, 2008 at 2:25pm

Sounds good. Just use the message function to send me the address. I never like posting my personal address on an open board.

And my pleasure to share.

One lot left.

Permalink Reply by Michael Coyle on April 15, 2008 at 5:46pm

If anyone wants to email me their address, send it to bbbarns@bellsouth.net

Cheers!

Permalink Reply by Michael Coyle on April 21, 2008 at 12:04pm

Okay, I have one person who needs to send me their address for these seeds. All these seeds are gone, so I'll close this discussion thread. Stay tuned for more offers!

Cheers,
Michael
info@bbbarns.com

Permalink Reply by Michael Coyle on April 24, 2008 at 11:00am

So here are the planting instructions for the Water Lily seeds. This information is taken from www.plantzafrica.com.

"The seed can be sown in spring and during summer. Finely sieved clean loam soil without any organic matter or fertiliser is best. Seed should be sown thinly, covered lightly with soil and then plunged into shallow water, no deeper than 2.5 cm, and placed in a sunny position. Germination should take 3-4 weeks The seedlings will look like fine grass at first, developing true leaves later. When the first two or three floating leaves appear the seedling should be pricked out and planted into individual containers and immersed back in the water. They may be submerged into deeper water and larger containers as they grow and lengthen."

CLICK HERE for more information on this beautiful plant!

Permalink Reply by Paula Newland on March 21, 2009 at 1:03am

I would love to receive some of your seed for a service project for my son and daughter.

Permalink Reply by Donna McGlothin on November 27, 2009 at 2:34pm