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(1) The pot on the right had seeds which were exposed to sunlight for an afternoon, the 'flash' method.
On the left the same fresh seed from the same fruit at the same time in the same compost.
The black and brown pots were chosen so that I would remember which was which !
Approx 15 seeds each.
Ok so it is one experiment which will need to be repeated for statistics, but it is suggestive of an influence !?
Should be repeated, not least to eliminate observer bias - such as getting confused about what he was doing and putting all seeds in one pot only ! I was really worried that anno domini had struck when initially none at all came up in the brown pot, so I was mighty relieved when that one seedling appeared proving that I had not gone totally bonkers !
(2) The second thing, , , my puny Opuntia are about 3/4" wing-tip to tip, (4" pot) whereas Tony's robusta are just a tad under 2" !
I think I am a bit late this year to start tephro etc sowings, plus the domestic staff are beginning to raise eyebrows at the proliferation cacti and other succulents
Perhaps I'll just buy a mini opuntia plant or two for now lol! I must soon decide when to prick-out those seedlings, or just nip some off to give room , , , ,
