Re: HYB:Germination
In a message dated 2/12/2007 3:11:10 P.M. Central Standard Time,
pharcher@mindspring.com writes:
<<So, to answer your question, yes, the seed of Beardeds Iris must imbibe
water and swell (not necessarily soaked) for the germination process and
reduction of germination inhibitors to occur... in general...until further
notice.>>
Paul, I guess I wasn't very clear. I know that water is necessary. My
question was "could the wetting come at the end of the process rather than the
beginning?" But I think I answered my own question before I hit the send
button. Still, we're always experimenting and I thought it was worth talking
about.
Just looking for alternative processes . . . since life doesn't always go as
planned.
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