Re: GERMINATE
Just for fun, and because I have some time off, I just tried to germinate
8 of my seeds from last year. All 8 came up within 3 days, and all I did
was lightly file the edges of the seed coat and keep them between 85
and 90 degrees F. Regards, Cliff
Russ & Cindy <rstokes@wi.rr.com> wrote: Mike,
I agree with you method less chance of causing damage. The other method
David suggests would probably be fine under the right hands and conditions.
Russ
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Subject: Re: GERMINATE
> In a message dated 29/12/2005 20:55:16 GMT Standard Time,
> kingdavid1.uk@btopenworld.com writes:
>
> HI FOLKS
>
> over the last 5 years I have studied various ways of germination that
> experts have suggested and indeed have put forward evidence, however I
have
> concluded, that, and have proved most seeds will germinate after 48
hours
> in good conditions.All you need to do is remove the outer shell.
>
> David Asman
>
> Genetisist and poet
>
>
>
> David
> The removal of the Seed Hull is described as the Advance Seed Starting
> Method and many growers like to use that method. However, if you have a
Seed that
> you may have just paid $400.00 for i think that the attempt to remove the
> Seed Hull and the possibility of damaging the Seed Radicle in the process
is
> something that only a VERY brave grower would do. As for general Seed
> Germination you are correct in your observation that a 'Naked' Seed
will/may germinate
> quicker.
>
> Filing or sanding the Seed Hull down some will also help speed up
> germination especially if pre soaked in some warm water and liquid Seaweed
extract such
> as Maxicrop after filing.
>
> Regards
> Mike
>
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