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Re: Seed of Woodland Plant

Sonnie:

I beg to disagree with Nina on the germination of Arisaema triphyllum 
(Jack in the Pulpit). There is a common misconception that all 
woodland plants must be sown fresh & not allowed to dry out. While 
this is true for many, such as Bloodroot (Sanguinaria) and Asarum (the 
wild gingers), Jack In the Pulpit is not in this camp.

Most Arisaema are actually not affected by drying and germination will 
not be negatively altered. . No Arisaema will take years to germinate, 
whether dry of not. Most Arisaema species remain perfectly viable in a 
dried state for 1-2 years, although after extensive dry storage, an 
overnight soak is sometimes beneficial, though unnecessary.

I  grow upwards of 20 species of more Arisaema each season and they 
are all simple, warm germinators. Moisture and warmth. Depending on 
the species, they will germinate in 7-30 days. I normally do them 
indoors in mid winter.

Having said this, however, Sonnie, I think your method of doing them 
outdoors right now, will work perfectly fine. The seed will sit there 
until next Spring when the soil temperatures are warm enough and 
germinate at that time. 

Kristl
Gardens North Seeds
N. Gower, Ont. Canada Z4
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