Re: HYB: CULT: starting iris seeds

In a message dated 6/26/00 12:06:52 PM Eastern Daylight Time, 
loramasche@cdepot.net writes:

<< I plant my seeds in vermiculite mixture in a pot in late November, early 
December and put them in the green house over winter keeping them somewhat 
moist but not wet.  I do not soak, sand or refrigerate them.  I would say, I 
have a 80% growth rate.    I hope this helps you. >>

And it is important to remember that the genus Iris is diverse and so are the 
germination requirements of its species and the hybrids derived therefrom. 

Some iris seeds need a chill to germinate, some do not. Some need a long 
chill, some a short chill. Some need light on the seeds, some do not. Some 
may need a chill if the seed is not fresh, but not if it is, and some need 
oscillating temperatures. Some need fruity seed coverings removed, some need 
a good soaking.

While there may be different means to accomplish germination in the same kind 
of seed, not all kinds of seeds will respond to the same means of 
accomplishing germination.  

It is important therefore when offering information about germinating iris 
seeds to specify what sorts of iris seeds are being discussed.

This is a complex subject, and we have had many interesting discussions of 
it. For anyone interested in germinating iris seeds, a trip to the Archives 
would be very helpful.

Anner, in Virginia
ChatOWhitehall@aol.com

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