Re: Seed vigour
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- Subject: Re: Seed vigour
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- Date: Wed, 06 Jan 1999 17:09:14 -0800
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rosenlund wrote:
>
> > From: Allan Day <allan@crwys.demon.co.uk>
>
> > Suppose a seed that has been stored for a long time is grown for
> > more seed. In the next generation is the vigour restored or is the
> > damage permanent? this is obviously important in the case of
> > heritage seeds.
> > (perhaps this should go to seeds-list but I have unsubscribed)
> ---------------
> Good question....
>
> OR
> Can seed germinating and virgor be ''perserved"
> by storing it in the frig. ? [as my mother aways told me]
>
> OR
> Can perhaps restore vigour with frig. storage ?
>
> Sincerely,
> ~Carleen~
> Keeper of Sheep & Old Roses
> Rainier, Oregon ~ Zone 8
>
Carleen,
See my post on seed vigor from a few days ago. Refigeration, with a
dessicant, is the best way to preserve vigor in small seeds.
Steve (Maritime...)
