SV: Salvia glutinosa

S. glutinosa is completely different from Chia ( S. tilifolia, S. hispanica, S. columbariae ), and originates from Eurasia.


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Från: Geoffrey Stanford <gstanf@swbell.net>
Till: propagation@mallorn.com <propagation@mallorn.com>
Kopia: Naomi Stanford <naomi@eyot-green.demon.co.uk>
Datum: den 29 mars 1999 10:57
Ämne: 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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