Re: Please help with seeds of Tilia cordata
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- Subject: Re: Please help with seeds of Tilia cordata
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- Date: Tue, 08 Dec 1998 07:56:47 -0500
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Regarding the message dated 10:02 AM 12/8/98 +0100, Rainer Burmeister said:
>Hello,
>
>could someone please explain to me how to germinate seeds of
>Little Leaf Linden (Tilia cordata)? Do they need a period of
>cold-treatment? Is it true that it can take up to two years
>until they germinate?
>
>Thanks in advance
>
>Rainer Burmeister
>Germany, USDA-Zone 7
>
According to Norman C. Deno, in his book "Seed Germination Theory and
Practice", cold-treatment is required and the germination rate is low. The
two year figure could be optimistic.
Good luck, Mike
