wbpdeer
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What is a Radicle?
What does a radicle look like?
A radicle is the visual proof that this chestnut wants to become a tree. It is the product of the germination process. It is white and comes from the pointed end of the chestnut. I am going to show a photo with many on a green tray with the remains of long fibered Sphagnum Moss show.
These were taken from the fridge in Jan. of 2016 and within hours placed in rootmaker 18s with Pro-Mix as the growing media.
Pictures tell a great story. Words only add to it slightly - words are a poor replacement for a good photo. Questions are what eliminates confusion and organizes knowledge for the learner - not the presenter.
Here you go.
Most have germinated. The length and shape of the radicle will be unusual and distinct from nut to nut. Always plant with the radicle point downward in the growing media.
What does a radicle look like?
A radicle is the visual proof that this chestnut wants to become a tree. It is the product of the germination process. It is white and comes from the pointed end of the chestnut. I am going to show a photo with many on a green tray with the remains of long fibered Sphagnum Moss show.
These were taken from the fridge in Jan. of 2016 and within hours placed in rootmaker 18s with Pro-Mix as the growing media.
Pictures tell a great story. Words only add to it slightly - words are a poor replacement for a good photo. Questions are what eliminates confusion and organizes knowledge for the learner - not the presenter.
Here you go.
![Radicles Close Up.JPG Radicles Close Up.JPG](https://deerhunterforum.com/data/attachments/4/4044-0cb1174cfe7383a327ab77b32c83ec1c.jpg)
Most have germinated. The length and shape of the radicle will be unusual and distinct from nut to nut. Always plant with the radicle point downward in the growing media.