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Re: Alstroemeria seed collecting

Loren-

Thanks for the information. I went out and checked the seed pods
yesterday and had two that were dry and came right off in my hand. I put
them in the pocket of my shorts while I went about doing some weeding,
etc. and forgot about them. Got a surprise later as they 'popped' open
in my pocket! I guess I will have to check them daily on the plant so I
don't lose any as they pop open!

Mary

Loren Russell wrote:
> 
> Nancy and Karen:
> 
> Just be patient with the alsotroemeria seed.  It develops over quite a
> period of time.  You can probably harvest any time after the pods are
> rock-hard, but there's no harm waiting until the first pods break open
> naturally.
> 
> The seed should be covered -- hlaf-inch or so, but they'd probably emerge
> if buried a foot!  I've usually started mine in mid-winter,
> with 3-4 weeks at warm [ca. 70 F] conditions, then outdoors in Oregon
> February rain if they haven't come up. [NOTE: I've tried mostly species
> alstroemerias native to higher elevations.  I'd expect the various
> hybrids and subtropical species to germinate more readily.
> 
> In a true mediterranean climate like yours [both], sow in fall, and
> expect emergence either in late fall or early spring [if you actually
> have those seasons!
> 
> Loren Russell, Corallis, Oregon
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