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Calla Lilly -Reply

Bruce Mitchell <mitchellb@cyberus.ca> wrote:
> Two of my Calla Lillies (Zantedeschia) produced seed pods this
> summer.  Both plants are now completely dormant but the seeds
> are still green and still tightly packed in the pod.  I've found some
> information on germination but I'm wondering if these seeds are
> viable.  One source suggests the seeds should be soaked in
> warm water before planting but would this be required given the
> seeds are not dry?  Has anyone had any experience with
> germinating these? 

I'm no expert by any means, but I'm trying to remember info from the ones
I grew a couple of years ago ...  Green and firm seeds (fruits) sounds
klike they're not ripe yet.  I recall that mine changed to yellowish and the
flesh surrounding the seeds became pulpy late in the season.

The seeds themselves seem to be encased in a fibrous pip hull. 
That and the fact that most of my seeds rotted, makes me doubt the
need for a soak a little.

I don't know that there's much more I can offer -  I simply sowed them in
the spring wihtout special treatment, but then they're indigenous
(some endemic) here.

Regards,
Martin
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