HYB: iris seeds
- Subject: HYB: iris seeds
- From: v* l*
- Date: Sun, 29 Jul 2001 00:56:39 -0700 (PDT)
--- Donald Eaves <donald@eastland.net> wrote:
> Hello Paul,
>
> >Why did you put them in the freezer? As far as I know
> you should never
> >freeze seed as this is sure to kill them (unless they're
> an alpine type
> >that may be dormant in permafrost or something like
> that). Most seed even
> >in cold areas don't actually freeze as the ground itself
> doesn't freeze
> >(obviously as I said above there are areas that do).
> >
> >Have I been told the wrong thing? I always thought that
> for storage and
> >stratification purposes you refridgerate not freeze?
>
V. sez:
I do know one hybridizer in this area who puts the seed
through several freeze/thaw cycles in the freezer. Theory
is that it helps crack the outside, which improves
germination. These are TB and LA seeds.
=====
Vince Lewonski
vincelewonski@yahoo.com
Secane, Pennsylvania, USA Zone 6b
"If brains were TV shows, I'd be Gilligan's Island!"
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