Re: Warm/Cool cycles-seeds
- Subject: Re: Warm/Cool cycles-seeds
- From: G* O*
- Date: Sun, 24 Feb 2002 14:23:25 -0800
To answer the question directly, you don't know. Dr. Deno's books may clue
you in to some that like oscillating temps, Tom Clothier's germination
pages might clue you in to others. Experience will eventually guide you on
some. But there isn't any one clear cut way to look at a plant or a seed
and know what its germination preferences are.
Careful study of the plant, and of it's natural history, and a bit of
research are the only ways to make a truly educated guess. Experimenting
is the only way to truly know. :) Be aware that species within a genus
will vary, and varieties within a species may also vary.
Be well,
Glider
At 11:50 AM 2/24/2002 EST, you wrote:
>In a message dated 2/24/2002 10:43:02 AM Central Standard Time,
>pst1@alltel.net writes:
>
>
> Hi Allen-
> Thank you for your advice. I appreciate it.
> It has spurred another question: How do I know which seeds prefer
> warmer/cooler cycles (I do have my lights on for 16 hours a day).
> Thanks again.
>
>
>
> I assume we are talking about seeds that like warm days and cool nights
>for best germination- Astilbe is a good example, but there are many others
>that respond best to the above treatment (Many of the RANUNUCULACEAE)- but
>its easier to answer about specific plants instead of making a large list.
>
> Paul
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