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Re: japanese anemone germination

> 
> 
> Hello There,
> 
> A few years ago I tried germinating japanese anemone seeds &
> failed totally.  I did pre-chill in my refrigerator as was suggested 
> by the suppliers (T&M).  I used Levington compost, and kept the
> compost for a year before giving up on it.  By that time some sort
> of fungus was starting to appear on the surface of the compost.
> 
> I've just got another packet of these seeds (from Chiltern Seeds
> this time).  The Chiltern seed package has a sticker on it advising
> pre-chilling.  Can anyone offer any information/advice/comments?
> 
> One thing that might be relevant; the previous seed from T&M was
> small & dark-coloured, looked rather like typical digitalis seed.
> The Chiltern seed looks completely different -  the seed is very 
> hairy & fluffy  - looks almost like cotton wool.  A surprising 
> degree of difference in appearance.
> 
> --
> Clive Watts (clive@hpsqf.sqf.hp.com)
> 
> 

Many thanks to all who offered advice in response to the above.
As to what the hairless seeds were, I will never know.  But at
least I know I have the right thing now.  I will split the seeds
into several batches & try them in different germination conditions
as was variously suggested.

--
Clive Watts (clive@hpsqf.sqf.hp.com)
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