RE: Chipilin!!

Is this the same idea as soaking them in a saltpeter solution? I have
tried that and it does work better than without.

Cyndi


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From: owner-gardenchat@hort.net [o*@hort.net] On
Behalf Of james singer
Sent: Wednesday, February 04, 2009 6:23 AM
To: gardenchat@hort.net
Subject: Re: [CHAT] Chipilin!!

Very good. Keep me informed.

Incidentally, I recently heard that soaking seeds for 4-5 hours in
very strong black tea works as well as sanding and takes a lot less
effort. Haven't tried it so not too sure it works... but the source
has a wonderful garden.


On Feb 3, 2009, at 9:20 PM, Theresa G. wrote:

> Hey Jim-
> My friend who was looking for the chipilin was finally able to get a
> friend in Mexico to send some seeds.  We planted some inside last
> week- tried a bunch of different methods to see what helped boost
> success (soaking in water, cold period in fridge, sanding with sand
> paper, regular planting, planting of soil surface).  So far, the
> sanded ones are winning by a mile!!  It is so exciting, we have a
> couple of very tiny, but healthy plants growing.
>
> Theresa
>
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Inland Jim
Willamette Valley
44.99 N 123.04 W
Elevation 148'
39.9" Precipitation
Hardiness Zone 8/9
Heat Zone 5
Sunset Zone 6
Minimum 0 F [-15 C]
Maximum 102 F [39 C]

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