Re: quality plants - seeds ?
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Jack,
I store Japanese iris seeds in Zip-loc bags in the refrigerator until
January or February, then sow them in a starter mix. I use plug trays,
one seed per cell, with 98 cells per flat. They should be sown shallow.
I leave them outside in full sun and exposed to all the elements. The
only thing I do is make sure they don't dry out. Germination is usually
90% or better, but on the down side, it occurs over a 3 month period!
I line the plugs out in late June and about half are multiple fan plants
before frost.
Good luck.
BTW, I grew up about 20 miles from Salisbury, so I'm familiar with your
weather. I see no reason this technique wouldn't work for you.
R. Dennis Hager
on Delmarva
Zone 6-7
>
> I have collected my first Japanese Iris seeds. Note, I have been a complete
> failure at hybridizing Siberian Iris. May I assume that the aforementioned
> seeds should be treated the same as daylily and rose seeds? Example: chill
> them in the frig for 6-8 weeks as a minimum before planting them in a "seed
> starter mix". Oh yes, what was the cross? The tag was lost so it is bound
> to be a world beater.
>
> Take care,
> Jack
