Re: [SHADEGARDENS] any hope for my perennial pea seeds?

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• Subject: Re: [SHADEGARDENS] any hope for my perennial pea seeds?
• From: r*@CADVISION.COM
• Date: Thu, 12 Mar 1998 18:09:00 -0700
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Michael D. Cook wrote:

> Hi, Esther.  Are those perennial sweet peas?  If so, they are best sprouted
> by an overnight soaking (scoring helps), then drain them, wrap them in a
> damp paper towel, seal in a plastic bag, and keep at room temperature (top
> of the fridge is good).  Check every two days, and remove and plant as soon
> as a few have sprouted.  You may also direct seed in early spring, as soon
> as you can work the soil, but sometimes they won't sprout until late
> summer.  Or direct seed in early autumn, for springtime growth.  It sounds
> to me like you may have soaked them too long.
>
> Sheila Smith
> mikecook@pipeline.com
> Z 5/6

 Looks like I drowned them.  I better start over .....

Esther

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