Re: Salvia glutinosa

Kristal:   Is S. glutinosa a botanical synonym for S. tilifolia, ('Chia') or
a different species?  This is consumed by the Tarahumara Amerindians, who
believe that it provides energy for their long-distance running.  If it
does, how does it?  Other Salvia seeds have glutinous properties also.  Are
they energisers too?  I'm interested, because my daughter is a marathon
runner, and I'm trying to find out more about this for her.
I look forward to your reply.                      Envirocordial greetings
Geoff
-----Original Message-----
From: Kristl Walek <garnorth@istar.ca>
To: propagation@mallorn.com <propagation@mallorn.com>
Date: Sunday, March 28, 1999 6:13 PM
Subject: Re: Salvia glutinosa


><Salvia glutinosa does not necessarily need GA-3 to germinate, but I
>have germinated it at 20 C ( 70 F), like the majority of Salvias.
>Species from very arid regions might have a GA-3 requirement though.>
>
>Paul:  You are quite right, because I grew my mother plants (obtained
>from commercial sources) at simple warm temperatures originally. And
>this has been the mystery. For over 10 years now, I have not been able
>to germinate my own seed using any method (I have tried them all,
>including extensive dry storage to see if that was a factor, light,
>dark, cold, etc...). Not until this year, when I finally thought to try
>GA-3 did I get any results: any amazing results: 100% germination in
>less than 2 days!!!
>
>I had discussed this species with someone who presented a lecture on
>Salvias at the NARGS winter study weekend in North Carolina this January
>and he was the one to suggest GA-3. Apparantly this species, in
>particular, has been the subject of considerable research due to the
>mystery of its germination.
>
>
>--
>Kristl Walek
>Gardens North Seed
>5984 Third Line Road, N.
>North Gower, Ontario
>Canada K0A 2T0
>
>Phone: (613) 489-0065
>Fax: (613) 489-1208
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