Re: HYB:Planting green TB seeds
Hi Jan ,
The pod was about four weeks old and the seeds mature size so I figured
it was worth a shot so I planted them in a pot . I'll keep an eye on
them to see how they do.
If they do germinate , I'll have to grow them under lights over the
winter . The ice will certainly destroy them because of their small
size.
Thanks for the encouraging news
Chris
Jan Clark wrote:
>
> Hi Chris,
> I planted 60 I. schachtii seeds green in Dec '99 (mid summer) because the
> pod had rotted and the seeds were slimy, but firm. They had not dried out
> and become brown yet. I have had 50% germination, with a couple just coming
> up now. I grew them in a pot of well drained potting mix.
> (I. schachtii is a dwarf bearded species.)
>
> The point of stratifying seeds, or letting them sit through a cold winter,
> is that they need cold, in order to break dormancy before they can
> germinate. Green seeds have not become dormant, so they will germinate
> fairly quickly, but are more susceptible to rotting if conditions are damp.
> Whether your seeds germinate depends mainly on how mature they are. (how far
> developed from pollination). How old was the pod?
> Hope this helps, and I hope it sends, since I have tried already 3 times. My
> computer is acting up.
> Cheers, Jan Clark
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