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Re: Alstroemeria

Ccopuntia@aol.com wrote:
> 
> I have just been given some freshly harvested Alstroemeria seeds.  After
> looking up the sowing instructions in several books, I've found the info to
> be a bit confusing.  Anybody have experience with these seeds they can share?
> 
> The T&M catalog advises pre-chilling for 3 weeks, although none of my books
> mention it.  Necessary?  Also, the books advise a warm water soak for 12
> hours prior to sowing.  Another mentions that A. dislikes root disturbance,
> so I'm thinking of sowing in plug trays.  This will be under controlled
> conditions using flourescents, with temps between 65-70.
> 
> Thank you in advance for any thoughts on the subject.   C. Carter, CA/Z9

I purchased the seed a couple years ago from T&M and followed their
directions.  I had good success.  Do NOT put them in small plug trays. 
The roots are very brittle, and not at all fiberous.  More like the
texture of bean sprouts....crisp and easy to snap.
The plants like a cool root run and can become invasive....but they are
sooooo attractive, I've never heard anyone complain.  When you harvest
the flowers, give the stem a quick upward snap and the entire stem will
pop off the root.  This makes the plant much more floriferous.

The Greenhouse Nursery
81 S. Bagley Creek Road & Hwy 101
Port Angeles, WA  98362
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