Growing my own Soapnut Tree

CravingSaving · 26 February 2008 at 9:22AM

I have found several seeds/pods in with my soapnuts. I know this is a longshot but I have soaked a few overnight in water, and planted them in a couple of cleaned yoghurt pots with some compost, a bit of water and put them in my airing cupboard.

What do you think my chances are?!!! :rolleyes:

I have grown an orange tree before when I was a kid, from a single pip so you never know.

Dont think I shall be starting up my own soapnut business just yet, but wouldnt it be great if they grew?!

Anyone else been daft enough to try this?:o

SusanCarter · 26 February 2008 at 1:38PM

Don't know what your chances are but do let us know how you get on.

elantan · 27 February 2008 at 9:34PM

hope you dont plan on moving for oa long time they take a while to mature ...have you checked to see the difference in weather between india/nepal and where you live ...that's not to say it wont grow just might take a wee while longer ...all the best with it i really hope it works i would love to try it

savvy · 28 February 2008 at 7:22PM

Can't wait to find out, also, what about soil conditions??

LilMissEmmylou · 19 March 2008 at 10:47AM

hows it going?

autismmum · 19 March 2008 at 10:52AM

i am inspired, will do this today

lmao indian conditions, hope windy humberside works.....

Paulicci · 14 May 2008 at 8:58AM

CravingSaving wrote: »

I have found several seeds/pods in with my soapnuts. I know this is a longshot but I have soaked a few overnight in water, and planted them in a couple of cleaned yoghurt pots with some compost, a bit of water and put them in my airing cupboard.

What do you think my chances are?!!! :rolleyes:

I have grown an orange tree before when I was a kid, from a single pip so you never know.

Dont think I shall be starting up my own soapnut business just yet, but wouldnt it be great if they grew?!

Anyone else been daft enough to try this?:o

YEP! found 2 seed pods today and am going to try it. Hope to be able to compare notes with you in the future

Paulicci · 14 May 2008 at 9:16AM

CravingSaving wrote: »

I have found several seeds/pods in with my soapnuts. I know this is a longshot but I have soaked a few overnight in water, and planted them in a couple of cleaned yoghurt pots with some compost, a bit of water and put them in my airing cupboard.

What do you think my chances are?!!! :rolleyes:

I have grown an orange tree before when I was a kid, from a single pip so you never know.

Dont think I shall be starting up my own soapnut business just yet, but wouldnt it be great if they grew?!

Anyone else been daft enough to try this?:o

Found a site which recommends growing the soap nut tree in loamy, clay or black cotton soil
Just think where the plant comes from and try to re create a similar environment. e.g light levels, heat and water

Paulicci · 14 May 2008 at 9:19AM

Found a site which recommends growing the soap nut tree in loamy, clay or rich black cotton soil.
Just think about where the plant comes from and try to re create the same conditins, e.g light levels, heat water

Purple_Sparkles · 23 May 2008 at 1:52PM

I'm dying to know how you're getting on growing these - please let us know.

I'm going to have a rummage through my soapnuts to see if I've got any pods, I've got clay soil - here's hoping

Growing my own Soapnut Tree

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