Re: Chipilin!!

Remind me what the heck saltpeter is again?

Johnson, Cyndi D Civ USAF AFMC 95 CS/SCOSI wrote:
> Is this the same idea as soaking them in a saltpeter solution? I have
> tried that and it does work better than without.
>
> Cyndi
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> 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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