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gore42
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I ran across this article while searching for a more comprehensive list of Paph pod development times.
This article (from The Canadian Orchid Journal) proposes that there are three primary phases in pod development: 1) pod growth before fertilization 2) seed fertilization with little or no growth in the pod 3) post-fertilization pod growth phase.
According to the article, if you take measurements at a consistent interval, you can follow the development through these three phases, and as soon as the final growth phase stops, the seed should be harvested.
Anyway, here's the link: http://www.chebucto.ns.ca/recreation/orchidcongress/Germination_in_Cyps.pdf
Hope some of you find this useful
- Matthew
This article (from The Canadian Orchid Journal) proposes that there are three primary phases in pod development: 1) pod growth before fertilization 2) seed fertilization with little or no growth in the pod 3) post-fertilization pod growth phase.
According to the article, if you take measurements at a consistent interval, you can follow the development through these three phases, and as soon as the final growth phase stops, the seed should be harvested.
Anyway, here's the link: http://www.chebucto.ns.ca/recreation/orchidcongress/Germination_in_Cyps.pdf
Hope some of you find this useful
- Matthew