RE: CULT/HYB: Growing seeds in greenhouse setting
- Subject: RE: [iris-talk] CULT/HYB: Growing seeds in greenhouse setting
- From: "Mark, Maureen" m*@tc.gc.ca
- Date: Thu, 15 Aug 2002 14:10:18 -0400
Hi Kelly,
There are a number of ways to speed up growth of your seeds. George Sutton
germinates his seed by freezing them. The method was written up in the AIS
bulletin a year or so ago. A common method is to soak in water in the
fridge for a week or so but changing the water every day or two. A few
people soak their seeds in the toilet tank (it's TRUE).
You can also grow the germinated seedling indoors for one winter. We
actually did our in the hydroponics unit one year. You get a lot of growth
on the seedling before it goes out side. I believe most of the seedlings
bloomed the next year when we did this. I'm sure Sandy will have something
to say as he does all of the work on the seedlings.
Maureen
Ottawa, Ontario (zone 4) -- still looking for more rain
-----Original Message-----
From: kellydn@frontiernet.net [k*@frontiernet.net]
Sent: Thursday, August 15, 2002 1:56 PM
To: iris-talk@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [iris-talk] CULT/HYB: Growing seeds in greenhouse setting
Has anyone on this list every tried growing seed from crosses in a
greenhouse to speed up time. My scenario would be to sow seeds in pot,
place the pot outside for approx. 2 mos in the winter and bring back in for
germination and growth. Would this be any gain over the "traditional"
system? Thanks!
Botanically,
Kelly D. Norris
Master Gardener/Freelance Writer
Bedford, Iowa
Zone 4b/5a
"Why do we sing "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" when we are already there?"
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