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Niger - When to pick?
Posted: 09 Dec 2012, 18:46
by Lukec
I have managed to grow some Niger flowers for my siskins, when should I pick? And how do I feed them?
Re: Niger - When to pick?
Posted: 09 Dec 2012, 19:22
by Tiaris
As soon as the petals drop is perfect to pick bunches of flowers for the soft green seed for them. As good as any treat available for Siskins.
Re: Niger - When to pick?
Posted: 09 Dec 2012, 19:23
by Tiaris
Peg them up near a perch.
Re: Niger - When to pick?
Posted: 09 Dec 2012, 20:49
by Lukec
Aah sweet, I'll give it a shot.
The Niger has been the easiest to grow so far.
Re: Niger - When to pick?
Posted: 09 Dec 2012, 21:10
by elferoz777
I thought it was hard to get to germinate?
What was your secret?
\Mind you I have never tried I have just heard it was hard to get it to sprout due to being zapped.
Re: Niger - When to pick?
Posted: 10 Dec 2012, 05:25
by Lukec
It's not hard if you have the aussie grown Niger.
Re: Niger - When to pick?
Posted: 10 Dec 2012, 18:58
by elferoz777
just got some of ebay! though they are from the us
Re: Niger - When to pick?
Posted: 10 Dec 2012, 19:34
by casehulsebosch
Locally grown Niger comes from Kununurra WA.
From what I understand it is no longer grown there because of the low demand. The last lot from there was bought by Ray and Wendy Lowe, but again because of the low demand for this seed Ray told me last September he will not be doing it again.
I purchased some Niger in WA last year but it was as dead as a doornail.
cheers, Case.
Re: Niger - When to pick?
Posted: 10 Dec 2012, 19:38
by Tiaris
Peter Slade at Quirindi NSW grew some last summer. It was available for $7/kg. Sprouts & grows very well.
Re: Niger - When to pick?
Posted: 10 Dec 2012, 19:43
by Lukec
I also got mine from Peter.