Re: cult: seed soaking - floaters?
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- Subject: Re: cult: seed soaking - floaters?
- From: R* T* D* <r*@sierratel.com>
- Date: Sun, 1 Feb 1998 16:56:46 -0700 (MST)
Diana Louis wrote:
>
> Hi Iris-L folks,
> 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?
Diana,
I have good success following the formula in the World of iris. See
page 331. If you don't have the book then soak dry seeds for one or two
days, I soak for three, then mix seed with moist vermiculite or perlite,
place in a plastic bag, and store in a refrigerator for 30 to 90 days.
Rick Tasco
Superstition Iris Gardens
Central California
Zone 8
