Re: Cramer 550/Meisner 299
Beth Rado wrote:
>
> Well, folks, I am on the way. I started two seeds last night/this
> morning, one of which will grow in my current Alexandria garden. First
> I carried the two seeds around all day and talked to them and meditated
> with them. Next, I filed the edges. Then... I really like the bubbling
> idea, but I have no old fish tank aerators AND my kids really want to be
> involved in the project... so I put each seed in a glass of tepid water,
> gave each kid a straw, and said, "Now, blow." They were probably good
> for 20 minutes or so, between giggles. Then the seeds sat in the water
> in the germination chamber (86-88 degrees) overnight. This morning,
> into the ziplocks with damp paper towels.
>
> I find it fascinating that each of these seeds seems to have a distinct
> personality. The 550, I swear, is a friendly seed. It is a rich color,
> the edges filed off beautifully, in water it seemed to react
> immediately, fluffing up a little and the color got even brighter. This
> seed has been cooperative at each step, and I think it is going to pop
> really fast and grow enthusiastically.
> Now that 299 on the other hand... Whew. It made me work. It is
> smaller and paler... But it is real full and solid feeling - it's clear
> that it has a lot substance to it, but take filing, for instance. The
> edges of that seed are like molded plastic! They wouldn't file! I kept
> working and working and finally gave up. It was just too tough. In
> water, it just sat. No fluffing, no color change. I'm not sure if it
> expected me to build a little dome for it or what! Overnight? No
> noticeable change. There are no deer in my basement, so I know that's
> not a problem. I'm not sure what to expect from this seed!
>
> I will probably start seeds in another week or so for my Dad... Lessee,
> so far there is a LaRue, a Wiberg, a Wallace and an Eaton on the list.
> I wonder how those seeds will behave!?
>
> Beth
>
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Help .. loved your description...this is my first germination attempt
have I got it right:
1. file them with an emory board until ... what happens?
2. put each in warm water ( does blowing with a straw get the
temp up to 86 degrees??????)
3. leave them overnite in water then the next day
put them wet into the paper towel into a zip lock
4 and then what leave them in the bag in the house (out of the light in
the light?? for how long ..
5. then put in potting soil
6 after 10 14 days transplant????
thanks.
teri southern tier
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