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Re: frittilaria seed


Thanks Magnar!! I will probably put mine in the fridge as snow is
undependable here. 
Linda
PNW WA
Zone7/8

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> From: Magnar Aspaker <magnar@aspaker.no>
> To: seeds-list@eskimo.com
> Subject: Re: frittilaria seed
> Date: Tuesday, July 15, 1997 2:55 PM
> 
> Linda;
> 
> I have propagated Fritillaria from seeds several times. I had F.
> pallidiflora, F. meleagris, F. nigra, F. pyrenaica, and F. sachalinensis
in
> bloom this spring, all grown from seeds. My experience is that
Fritillarias
> need cold treatment to germinate. I sow them in the autumn and leave them
> outside under snow cower over winter. Then they germinate next spring. If
> you don't have snow the fridge may be useful. They don't grow fast and
take
> 3 to 4 years to bloom.
> 
> Happy growing.
> 
> Magnar
> 
> You wrote:
> >Has anyone propagated Frittilaria from seed? I have some seed and would
> >like to try it. Any tips? Is this even possible? Thanks for your help.
> >Linda
> >Zone 7/8 PNW WA
> >horseyhay@protec.net
> >
> >
>
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