Growing Australian Native Plants from Seed is the most comprehensive book available on growing native plants from seed. The practical book includes information on how to germinate seeds, growing seedlings in containers and species suitable for direst seeding.
Details are provided on growing over one thousand native plant genera and thousands of individual species.
Murray Ralph has been collecting seed and propagating Australian native plants for over twenty years and is recognised as a leading authority on the subjects. He has worked for a range of organisations including the CSIRO, Greening Australia and the University of Melbourne.
Author(s): Murray Ralph
Edition: 2
Publisher: Bushland Horticulture
Year: 2009
Language: English
Commentary: vastly improved OCR and fixed broken pages
Pages: 156
Tags: botany, gardening, indigenous plants, australia, victoria, native plants, australian plants, indigenous, plants, revegetation, seed, tree planting, australia
Preface
Acknowledgements
First Edition
Second Edition
Second Edition Reprint 2009
Table of Contents
Introduction
1 Why Grow Local Plants
Advantages of Growing Local Plants
Flora and Habitat Conservation
Genetic Conservation/Integrity
Economic Benefits
Weeds
Local Character
Education
Sources of Seed
2 Seed Development, Viability and Dormancy
Seed Development
Seed Viability
Seed Dormancy
Seed Coat or Fruit Physically Restricts Germination
After-Ripening Periods
Chemical Inhibitors
Multiple Seed Dormancy
3 Seed Germination and Treatments
Seed Germination
Basic Requirements for Seed Germination
Stages in Seed Germination
Seed Treatments
Pre-Germination of Seed
Soaking or Washing
Light/Darkness
Specific Temperature Requirements
Smoke Treatment
Heat Treatments
Dry Storage
Cold Storage
Removal of Part or All of Seed Coat or Fruit
Bog or Wetland Method
Chemical Treatments
Natural Weathering
Harvesting Immature Fruits
Digestion
4 Growing Seedlings In Containers
Materials Required to Grow Seedlings
Pots or Containers
Potting Media
Seed Raising Media
When to Sow Seed
Hygiene
Sowing Seeds
Watering Seed Trays
Pricking Out Seedlings
Caring for Seedlings
Watering Seedlings
Pests and Diseases
Planting Seedlings
5 Direct Seeding
Advantages
Disadvantages
6 Growing Specific Species from Seed
Glossary
Bibliography
