RE: Solomon's Seal
- To: "'propagation@mallorn.com'"
- Subject: RE: Solomon's Seal
- From: J* S*
- Date: Wed, 20 Oct 1999 19:19:15 -0400
I've found Solomon's seal to have epicotyl dormancy, that is, requiring one
cold-moist period for the radical and then a second c.m. period before the
cotyledons will emerge.
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> From: Meum71@aol.com[SMTP:Meum71@aol.com]
> Sent: Wednesday, October 20, 1999 4:15 AM
> To: propagation@mallorn.com
> Subject: Re: Solomon's Seal
>
> In a message dated 10/19/1999 9:54:18 PM Central Daylight Time,
> andy@nevia.net writes:
>
> << 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?
> >>
>
> Germination of Solomon seal seeds is variable from a few months to 2
> years.
> Sow in the fall and allow to over winter, clean the few seeds from the
> fruits
> and cover lightly with moist medium or sow in a protected spot in the
> ground.
> Plants will take 3 years or more to reach flowering size.
>
> Paul
>
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