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Hi all,

Zantedeschia aethiopica seeds planted (after soaking overnight or a bit
longer) on 21 June are starting to sprout green shoots that show above th=e mix.

How long is it likely to take for seeds in A. triphyllum to ripen?  How
does one judge when seeds are ripe enough to collect and clean?  These ar=e
still green and firm, so they are not ripe yet.

As I recall from some of the explanations I've read of the current ICNCP
rules for naming cultivated plants, you can name what we used to call a
"strain" if it breeds true enough from seed.  Some of these unusual types
of Arisaema, like the giant triphyllum, ought to be considered for naming
as a cultivar group.  Does anyone have a large supply of breeding materia=l
for that plant?

Regards,
Jim

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Jim Shields             USDA Zone 5             Shields Gardens, Ltd.
P.O. Box 92              WWW:    http://www.shieldsgardens.com/
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