[Fwd: Solomon's Seal]


Title: [Fwd: Solomon's Seal]
Date: Tue, 19 Oct 1999 22:54:45 -0600
Subject: [Fwd: Solomon's Seal]

> Andyswan wrote:
>
> We have collected some local (Central Iowa) Soloman's Seal this fall and are trying to find out how to get the best results from seeding.  One book says the berry may contain germination inhibitors, one says the seeds are double dormant and one book says only purchased, stored seeds are double dormant.  First of all do I separate and clean the seeds from the berry or not?  Then what does it take , what kind of treatment(s) do I give to get them to grow next spring if possible?

My references simply say that seed is to be planted in the fall, suggesting that the seed should be used fresh and not stored AND/OR that the seed requires a cold treatment prior to germination.  No mention is made regarding double dormancy.


Don Martinson
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Mailto:llmen@execpc.com



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