HYB: Seeds from Wide Crosses
From: Sharon McAllister <73372.1745@compuserve.com>
Message text written by Linda Mann:
> Sharon, I also read over the posts on enhanced germination. As Pooh
would say, 'Oh bother'. I don't think I am up to even the enhanced
germination - phrases 'not for the faint of heart', 'requires patience',
etc...<
Well, you had the nerve to make the crosses. What now? Throw the seeds
away?
I've found that the chances of getting anything from wide cross by natural
germination are so slim as to be a waste of time. [Less than 1 in 1000.]
With enhanced germination techniques, I've had close to 50% survival to
bloom size. Of course, it varies with just how wide the cross is, and
there's a wide range of techniques. Even non-invasive ones for the 'faint
of heart'.
Sharon McAllister
73372.1745@compuserve.com
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