Re: Scarify beets???

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• From: C* A* R* <c*@pcisys.net>
• Date: Tue, 25 Aug 1998 05:40:01 -0600
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I too just caught the end of this thread.  Why is anyone freezing, boiling
or scarifying beet seeds???  I've never had a problem with
germination-actually
quite the oposite.  I end up thinning these for weeks regardless of the type
of seed.

Caron


Nan Sterman wrote:

> I just caught the end of this thread, and am surprised that people are
> scarifying or boiling beet seeds.  It's far simpler to place them in the
> freezer overnight.  Works every time.
>
> Nan
>
> Nan Sterman, Master Composter in residency
> San Diego County, California
> Sunset zone 24, USDA zone 10b or 11

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