Re: Seeds & Seedlings
- To: i*@rt66.com
- Subject: Re: Seeds & Seedlings
- From: B* R* <b*@shastalink.k12.ca.us>
- Date: Thu, 28 Nov 1996 18:13:02 -0900
Rick or anyone else out there,
Do any of you soak your seeds in water before you plant them? I do for
three days changing the water often. I have a 90 to 95% germination rate in
the first year. I usually get them all up in a few monthes at the latest.
I grow mine in raised beds. I've been hybizing for 8 years, since I was 21
and didn't know a thing about iris (wasn't in a club etc.) when I started.
Barbara Grad student and iris lover, Redding Cal.
>Most people that I know including myself plant seeds in the fall. I
>usually have mine planted now and try to do so by today (Thanksgiving).
>I plant my seeds in 1 gallon pots. And I try not to plant more than 30
>or so in one pot. This gives the seedlings plenty of room to grow nice
>long roots and if you can't get around to planting in the spring they
>still won't be too crowded in the summer. You can plant directly into
>the ground but there is one problem with this. Iris seed can germinate
>for up to 18 years. Therefore if you plant seeds in the same place,
>seeds from prior years may germinate and your crosses can be
>compromised.
>
>Rick Tasco
>Central California -- Keeping the fingers crossed we won't get a frost
>tonight.
>Zone 8.5
>
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