Re: Thanks-re spuria iris hybrids

Hello Jim,

Sunday, February 11, 2001, 12:20:31 AM, you wrote:

JS> Thanks to all who offered me some help regarding the spuria iris seeds.
JS> Jim in Saskatoon, Sask. Canada where it is bitterly cold with the
JS> windchill ~ -40.


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Hello Jim,
excuse me I am some late with my small deposition to your ask, as I
have some experience with spurias to aclimatize. Some time I could not
send messages because of some viruses, which came from discussion lists as well
as from Lithuanian transmitters. Now my computer is cleaned, antivirus
updated and installed automatic search of viruses and changed Autlook
Express to another mail browser THE BAT, which is not so sensitive as
former.
The spurias species grow here without problems, but hybrids rised in
warmer climates do bad, because of lack of warmth in summer and not so
resistant for our winters. So the acclimatization is need. I began it
from growing hybrids from seeds. Some were obtained by favour of Dave
Niswonger and some from SIGNA seed exchange. Hope some first seedlings
will bloom this year. When I am asked by number of peoples how to
prepare seeds, I always answer, that the best is to do such conditions
which are for this area. First -soaking. I do soaking in plastic
boxses from made food packing. Before soaking I take off papper like
coat. The surface of spuria seeds are covered with intense layer of
inhibitors, but in water it melt quickly and water become brown. I change water twice a day
until water become clean. Its about a week or some more. All methods,
including toilet tank are good, but my method not require to do so
many labeling works. After soaking I wrap seeds to peace of cheesecloth
and put it in to plastic photo casette holders with label. In this
packing seeds are kept about a month frozen at -5C -10C. I sow seeds
to boxes for better control and first year I don't line it in the
garden, but replant each seedling to pot. Germination of spurias for
me never have given any problems. First winter I allow them to
stay in pots, but in the garden. From hybrids for me about 70% remain
alive, also those are replanted to beds and survive in the garden.
This year I must line many seedlings in the garden and many I must sow
for future. I have little space for seedlings so I must do this
constantly each year. For good results of acclimatization I think two-three
generations are need.  Though late my answer, hope it will help little
for you too.
Best regards,
 Edmundas                            S*@kaunas.omnitel.net



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