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Black Sphinx Date Palms Seeds

_Keith

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_Keith Grand Master

_Keith

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20 each free to first 4 takers.   Already committed 20 or so to member in Croatia.   So, if you research Black Sphinx, it is either a mutant or a sport, so who knows what you'll get from the seed, if anything.   My poor seed skills are known the planet over.   Anyway, first 4 to speak up on this thread will get them for free.   If you are not satisfied, I will refund your money.

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Zeeth Grand Master

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I'd be interested in trying some.

Keith 

Palmetto, Florida (10a) and Tampa, Florida (9b/10a)

_Keith Grand Master

_Keith

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Zeeth is in.  

40 down, 60 to go.

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In my post I sometimes express "my" opinion. Warning, it may differ from "your" opinion. If so, please do not feel insulted, just state your own if you wish. Any data in this post is provided 'as is' and in no event shall I be liable for any damages, including, without limitation, damages resulting from accuracy or lack thereof, insult, or any other damages

nitsua0895 Rising Star

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I'd like to try some.

_Keith Grand Master

_Keith

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Nitsua is in.   60 down, 40 to go.

In my post I sometimes express "my" opinion. Warning, it may differ from "your" opinion. If so, please do not feel insulted, just state your own if you wish. Any data in this post is provided 'as is' and in no event shall I be liable for any damages, including, without limitation, damages resulting from accuracy or lack thereof, insult, or any other damages

Josh-O Grand Master

Josh-O

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I'll try some Keith

Carlsbad, California Zone 10 B on the hill (402 ft. elevation)

Sunset zone 24

_Keith Grand Master

_Keith

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Josh is in.  One more set of 20 left.

 

In my post I sometimes express "my" opinion. Warning, it may differ from "your" opinion. If so, please do not feel insulted, just state your own if you wish. Any data in this post is provided 'as is' and in no event shall I be liable for any damages, including, without limitation, damages resulting from accuracy or lack thereof, insult, or any other damages

Josh-O Grand Master

Josh-O

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8 minutes ago, _Keith said:

Josh is in.  One more set of 20 left.

 

Thanks Keith :) 

Carlsbad, California Zone 10 B on the hill (402 ft. elevation)

Sunset zone 24

The Silent Seed Grand Master

The Silent Seed

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I'd love the last 20 if you still have them. 

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_Keith Grand Master

_Keith

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If you are waiting on seeds, they are coming, work, mom in hospital, life, you know.   Haven't forgotten and seeds are still here.  Shooting to get them in them mail on Monday.

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In my post I sometimes express "my" opinion. Warning, it may differ from "your" opinion. If so, please do not feel insulted, just state your own if you wish. Any data in this post is provided 'as is' and in no event shall I be liable for any damages, including, without limitation, damages resulting from accuracy or lack thereof, insult, or any other damages

The Silent Seed Grand Master

The Silent Seed

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I'm sorry about your mother - hope she is / will be OK. That of course trumps all. 

 

iamjv Mentor

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Keith,  hope you mom is doing better !    Didn't see this post in time but I'd like to be placed on the waiting list for the next batch of seeds.  BTW do you have any photos of the mother plant?   Would enjoy seeing the palm!   Thanks and all the best in the coming summer growing season !!!  Jv

Jv in San Antonio Texas / Zone 8/extremes past 29 yrs: 117F (47.2C) / 8F (-13.3C)

Phoenikakias Grand Master

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4 hours ago, iamjv said:

Keith,  hope you mom is doing better !    Didn't see this post in time but I'd like to be placed on the waiting list for the next batch of seeds.  BTW do you have any photos of the mother plant?   Would enjoy seeing the palm!   Thanks and all the best in the coming summer growing season !!!  Jv

There is a whole commercial grove of them and there is also a web page of the University of Arizona including among other date varieties also the Black Sphinx...

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Matt N- Dallas Proficient

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In December I visited the black sphinx date grove in Phoenix.  The grove is a hip residential area now.  No date fruit or pollinated seeds to be found, only un-pollinated fruit.  I did find the dates for sale at Whole Foods nearby!  I bought a box ($8.99 for 12 oz), enjoyed the fruit, then planted the seed.  The trees are attractive with a neat story behind them. 

Phoenikakias Grand Master

Phoenikakias

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5 hours ago, Matt N- Dallas said:

In December I visited the black sphinx date grove in Phoenix.  The grove is a hip residential area now.  No date fruit or pollinated seeds to be found, only un-pollinated fruit.  I did find the dates for sale at Whole Foods nearby!  I bought a box ($8.99 for 12 oz), enjoyed the fruit, then planted the seed.  The trees are attractive with a neat story behind them. 

Were then do all those dates for sale come from?

The Silent Seed Grand Master

The Silent Seed

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Anywhere they are commercially grown. 

Matt N- Dallas Proficient

Matt N- Dallas

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They were harvested before I got there.  

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kirkhutch Enthusiast

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any seeds left? I would love some!

The Silent Seed Grand Master

The Silent Seed

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I never did receive any back then - My guess is his family issues has put his plant playing aside. 

Hope all is OK, bud. 

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