[Arisaema-l] arisaema seeds
Charles S. Hunter
2csh at bellsouth.net
Fri Mar 18 21:53:30 CET 2011
Russell: No expert here, but the pulp (usually red) surrounding the seed
inhibits the seed germinating. In nature, it eventually rots away and the
seed will germinate after that. Before I knew that, I would push seeds with
the pulp into the ground and got some germination, but it is recommended to
remove it to get a better rate of germination, particularly if the seed has
not been outside with Mother Nature doing her thing to help decompose the
pulp.
I defer to others on the list more expert than me, but that is my
understanding.
Charles Hunter
Smyrna, Georgia USA
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[mailto:arisaema-l-bounces at science.uu.nl] On Behalf Of Russell Coker
Sent: Friday, March 18, 2011 11:20AM
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Subject: [Arisaema-l] arisaema seeds
Hey Y'all.
Last fall I collected some ringens and dracontium seeds, but didn't have
time to clean them. Can I sow them as is, or do I need to soak them to
loosen the dried pulp and clean them?
Any thoughts would be appreciated.
Russell
Mobile, AL
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