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Re: Scarify with organic enzymes

Use organic enzyme drain cleaner that states on the label that it will
dissolve paper, see article  under  "my rose publications" on my web page.
Henry Kuska, retired
kuska@neo.lrun.com
http://home.neo.lrun.com./kuska/
-----Original Message-----
From: Jared R. Shortman <jared@libcong.com>
To: seeds-list@eskimo.com <seeds-list@eskimo.com>
Date: Thursday, August 20, 1998 1:11 AM
Subject: Re: Scarify


>I use sulfuric acid obtained in plumbing supply places (as drain opener
>which is almost pure). I do not dilute it. I soak seeds until it seems
coats
>are getting translucent (usually just for a few minutes but sometimes for
>hours). Use large jars and not a lot of sulfuric acid. Wear goggles because
>the stuff is really dangerous. Use acid at room temperature. Stir
>occasionally as there is material coming off of the seed (too much stirring
>will cause too much heat. Put a screen over your drain and pour contents of
>jar over sink drain. The violent reaction of acid neutralization will occur
>in your drain instead of open air. Immediately rinse the seeds, jar and any
>other surface the acid has come into contact with. This is dangerous please
>be careful.
>Jared R. Shortman
>jared@tucsongrowers.com
>Tucson Growers
>www.tucsongrowers.com
>(520) 882-7060
>2509 N. Campbell #338
>Tucson, AZ 85719
>
>
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