Re: Passiflora coccinea
- To: propagation@mallorn.com
- Subject: Re: Passiflora coccinea
- From: M*@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 13 Mar 2001 22:48:21 EST
In a message dated 03/13/2001 7:47:31 PM Central Standard Time,
taint@omegabbs.com writes:
<< Although it is a little messy
and awkward to cover the mixture evenly with compost, it improves the
prospects of germination dramatically...Sometimes a mould will grow from
the pulp surrounding the seeds but I have never known this to harm the
seeds or hinder germination. >>
The mold most likely helps with germination, many fleshy fruited plants have
seed that respond to hormone like compounds produced by the molds-namely
gibberellins.
Paul
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