Re: Starting seeds in the dark?

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• Date: Mon, 8 Sep 1997 13:03:43 -0700 (PDT)
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Nan,

Deno's data refer to seed started either in refrigerators [40 degrees F], 
or at room temperature, all in plastic Baggies.  I think he prefers to 
believe that his refrigerator IS dark :)

When I read that seeds germinate best in dark, I just plant them deep 
[perhaps 1/4 inch for big seeds like Cyclamen, and several seed diameters 
for others.]  I've also held such seed in a room in the basement that 
isn't normally lit.  It does not hurt to turn the light on for daily 
inspections.  

Conversely, seed requiring light, 
should be surface sown, or with just a very light covering of grit.

Loren russell, Corvallis, oregon

On Sun, 7 Sep 1997, Nan Sterman wrote:

> Hi everyone!  I'm starting some Fall seeds adn they need to be started in
> the dark (accd to Dr. Deno), but what does that mean?  Shall I put them in
> a paper bag?  Cover them with a board?  Place them in a shady area?  How
> dark is dark???
> 
> Thanks y'all!
> 
> Nan
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