Re: Germinating Fall Pod TB Seeds
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- Subject: Re: Germinating Fall Pod TB Seeds
- From: R* T* D* <r*@sierratel.com>
- Date: Mon, 6 Oct 1997 01:43:47 -0600 (MDT)
RMTURLEY@aol.com wrote:
>
> Dear all,
>
> Have you tried placing the seed in zip lock bags on moist paper towel or in
> moist perlit and store in the refrigerator for 60 days. The temperature in
> the frig is around 40 degrees F. Some seed will begin to germinate by then.
> Take them out and plant in pots and germinating will continue like in the
> spring.
>
Robert,
I failed to mention in my previous posting that I did stratify the
seeds. They still will not germinate by doing this. Out of about 20
fall crosses I got about 6 seedlings...total. Holding pots over this
winter and hopefully I will get some more germination this spring.
Rick Tasco
Superstition Iris Gardens
Central California
Zone 8
