Re: Help! Sprouting seed

Pat,

If your seed is already sprouting, I'd put it in soil as soon as you can.
Seeds do need oxygen and will eventually rot if left in water too long.  Be
very careful that you don't break off the sprouting root and plant the seed,
shell & all.

You can plant the seed about 11/2-2 inches deep (I seem to recall that
persimmon seeds are quite big and won't have any problem at that depth.  If
it's too shallow, it will dry out and that pretty much puts an end to
germination.  Try to keep the soil moist but not soaking wet or you'll
encourage fungal growth.  I usually cover the container with saran wrap
until I see something emerging.

Sounds really exciting, can't wait to hear how the plant does.

Arzeena
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----- Original Message -----
From: Pat <pdanielak@bluecrab.org>
To: <veggie-list@eskimo.com>
Sent: Monday, November 15, 1999 12:29 PM
Subject: Help! Sprouting seed


> Hi,
> I had rinsed and was soaking a persimmon seed, forgot about it, and now it
> is sprouting under war. The question is: What do I do with it now? I
> believe there was some discussion earlier about planting seed after it had
> sprouted in water, but specifically how do I go about it? When do I plant
> it? Do I need to leave a bit of the seed "shell" (sorry, I can't remember
> the technical name just now) above the soil in order not to suffocate the
> delicate green sprout? Should I leave it in the water till it also sprouts
> roots? Do I need to get it out of the water immediately?
> Please help!
> Thanks,
> Pat
> Zone 7, Maryland
>
>
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