Re: Calla Lilly

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• Subject: Re: Calla Lilly
• From: D* M* <d*@post.its.mcw.edu>
• Date: Tue, 9 Dec 1997 20:02:13 -0600
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>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?
>
>thanks
>Bruce
>Ottawa, Canada.

On my  plants, the seed heads never actually turn brown, they just stay a
dusky green or maybe a bit yellowish.   They never seem to get really dry,
so just work the individual seed out from the outer coating.  Each
individual seed is round, perhaps about 1/8 inch in diameter and light in
color.  I just cleaned mine off with no soaking (altho a 24 hr soak
shouldn't hurt them), then place in a zip-lock bag with coarse peat moss
and keep at room temp.  You should be able to observe them as they
germinate, plant in your favorite seed mix.

Don Martinson

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