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Re: Melianthus major



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> From: Daryl & Julie <leasfinn@fls.infi.net>
> To: seeds-list@eskimo.com
> Subject: Melianthus major
> Date: Monday, March 16, 1998 9:45 AM
> 
> Greetings,
> I have been enamored with Melianthus major since I first saw it featured
> in Christopher Lloyd's garden in Sussex.  After three years of
> searching, I have twelve wonderful shiny black seeds of this in my
> possession.
> I punctured the hard seed coat with a sterile needle and have sowed at
> 70F.  This was three weeks ago.  Should I be concerned or is more
> patience called for?  Since it is a denizen of the Mediterranean, I
> didn't think it required stratification.  Any words of wisdom greatly
> appreciated.  Also, does anyone know of an American source of this
> plant?
> 
> Best,
> Julie Finn
> Zone 7/Virginia
> maybe your method of scarification wasn't enough.. a finger nail file
rubbed enough to rid the seed of its hard coat works o.k. i've never heard
of using a needle, this would be a very small hole. good luck with your
seeds. christain   blondeey@hotmail.com
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