HY:Seed
- To: i*@egroups.com
- Subject: HY:Seed
- From: s*@aol.com
- Date: Sat, 9 Dec 2000 19:28:54 EST
Hi All,
I took the time to plant my iris seed today. Temperature wise, it may be the
last "good day" for planting. The potting soil in my 6 inch mum pots,
reclaimed from a local nursery, was wet, cold, and still fluffy. I planted
approximately 25 seed per pot, give or a few here and there. They were
planted close together in the center of each pot.
Now, to the point of my post--all the TB seed were the same color, deep rust
with a carmelized shine, and near the same size. There were approximately
900 TB seed from 13 crosses. Never has this happened before. The seed are
usually a wide variety of colors and sizes. As my 14 month old granddaughter
would say, "Whazthat?!"
Seed pods matured early here and I placed them straight into sealed envelopes
which have not been opened since. I know a few of these seed were larger in
size than the others and there was variety of color when I placed them in the
envelopes. Usually, some difference remains visible in the dried seed.
As some may recall, I saved a bee pod on Welch's Reward. I've not crossed
MTB's or saved bee pods from them before. (Good intentions don't count
here.) I was surprised to see the dried seed look much different than T.B.s.
They are tiny and teardrop in shape!
Ah, it's a good day in the garden. Now for spring!
Betty / Bowling Green KY USA Zone 6
Only those who dare to dream can make a dream come true.
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