Louisiana Iris seed

From: RMTURLEY@aol.com

In a message dated 8/28/1998 11:14:44 AM Central Daylight Time,
swamp@ix.netcom.com writes:

<< From: "Patrick O'Connor" <swamp@ix.netcom.com>
 
 For Louisianas, I leave the corky coat on and undisturbed.  I tried to chip
 it off a few times, but felt I was damaging the seeds.  It is also very
 time consuming to chip each seed.  I have never heard of any hard evidence
 that it matters with respect to germination rate.  Some of my crosses
 result in a high rate of germination, but for others it is poor.  I am
 dubious that chipping the coat would improve things, but am open to any
 evidence on the subject.  
 
 One factor in germination, perhaps the major one, is not letting the seed
 get dry.  Since the coat is corky, I assume it absorbs moisture and may aid
 in germination.  Some seeds, like Moonvine, have a brittle coat that has to
 be soaked to allow moisture to penetrate.  Iris seeds are not of this type.  
 
 I would be interested in the experience of others on seed germination.  I
 would like to avoid any practices that improve germination, because I don't
 know _what_ I would do with more seedlings.
  >>

Dear Patrick,

I collect my seed when mature.  I plant my seeds from pod to container in a
favorite mix.  I water and set aside in a light shade.  The media is kept
moist.  Seed begin germinating in late September through October.

Robert Turley
Lake Charles, LA
zone 9a

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