RE: Stevia, Mountain Laurel
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- Subject: RE: Stevia, Mountain Laurel
- From: W* P* <W*@ins.gte.com>
- Date: Sun, 4 Oct 1998 19:10:19 -0500
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Last fall I was able to get TX Mtn Laurel to germinate by using the
following procedure. I took a file to each of the seeds until I saw the
white insides. I then soaked them for 24 hrs in warm water, planted them in
potting soil. In about a month little sprouts popped up. I had about 80%
SUCCESS RATE.
> -----Original Message-----
> From: micyn@cvtv.net [SMTP:micyn@cvtv.net]
> Sent: Sunday, October 04, 1998 1:53 PM
> To: seeds-list@eskimo.com
> Subject: Stevia, Mountain Laurel
>
> Hello all,
>
> I harvested some seeds of the Texas Mountain Laurel, Sophora secundiflora.
> Inside the hard seed is a red, soft seed. One source I have says to
> scarify
> the seed. Does anyone have any more information about this species. I
> haven't checked on-line sources yet, just thought I'd present this
> question
> to the list as well.
>
> About the stevia. The plant has very small flowers in clusters on the tips
> of the branches. I'd like to collect the seed. I've never grown this plant
> before and don't want to miss the seed. So, can anyone give me some
> harvesting tips?
>
> Thanks, Cindy in TX, Z8/9
>
> The Herb Cottage
> Rt 2 Box 90
> Hallettsville, TX
> phone and fax: 409/562-2153
> http://theherbcottage.com
>
