Re: cult: seed soaking - floaters?
- To: Multiple recipients of list <i*@rt66.com>
- Subject: Re: cult: seed soaking - floaters?
- From: R* T* D* <r*@sierratel.com>
- Date: Sun, 1 Feb 1998 16:54:07 -0700 (MST)
Sharon McAllister wrote:
>
> Diana Louis wrote:
>
> > Does anyone know if you are supposed to wait until the floating
> > seeds fall to the bottom when they are being washed (soaked)? Or
> > can they just be soaked for a certain length of time and then
> > continue on with the next step?
>
> It probably depends on the type of seeds, but
> with beardeds this serves to separate the viable
> ones [sinkers] from the chaff [floaters].
>
>From my experience I agree with Sharon. Bearded seeds that float are
not viable!
Rick Tasco
Superstition Iris Gardens
Central California
Zone 8
