Re: Cult: Germination - Seed Burrito

Cathy

Rather than use paper towels. Try using damp (not wet) spagnum in small snap
lock bags. Much easier to get the roots out.

Colleen Modra
Adelaide Hills
South Australia  Zone 8/9

www.impressiveirises.com.au
colleen@impressiveirises.com.au

----- Original Message -----
From: <cathycampi@aol.com>
To: <iris-photos@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Tuesday, January 14, 2003 5:52 PM
Subject: [iris-photos] Cult: Germination - Seed Burrito


> I allowed the seeds to dry and then gave them the toilet treatment in
panty
> hose. The seeds were then wrapped in black plastic burritos and placed in
the
> meat compartment of the 'fridge for four and a half months. (
procrastination
> not planning)
>
> The picture shows this might be too long because its hard to get the
lengthy
> root system out of the paper towel!!!
>
> So far about 84% of seeds show germination. Now that I understand which
end
> of the seed sprouts I am going to stratify some and put back in the
> Refrigerator.
>
> Cathy Campi, Stockton Ca.Zone 9+,no frost,some bloom,manymany weeds...
>


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