Re: [CH] Seed comment
Calvin Donaghey (gdonaghey@bitstreet.com)
Fri, 28 Apr 2000 18:20:04 -0500
Michelle-
My sediments 'zactley.
Calvin
Michelle DeWitt wrote:
> I did the float test on all the seeds I received this season. It seemed
> that all the small seeds sunk, but hardly any of the big flat seeds sunk
> and I have decided it is because of just that. They are like little
> rafts. I'm glad I didn't trust the test because I have had a high
> germnination rate on most all the seeds.
>
> Cameron sent me seeds 3 times. We were afraid they floated because they
> were old, but lucky me. I just got extra plants!
>
> Michelle in KC
>
> Calvin Donaghey wrote:
> >
> > CHs-
> > While posting about seeds to Riley, it occurred to me that this
> > information may be of use to the List.
> > The seeds I plant for my Aji Amarillo plants almost all float, even if
> > left overnight in water. They also carry about a 90% germination rate.
> > I don't know if it is because of the way they are dried, or what. I do
> > know that I no longer assume a seed is not viable just because it
> > floats. If I only have a few seeds from a trade, or I'm trying to
> > germinate from a special pod, etc., I don't even float test anymore. I
> > just plant the seeds.
> > Calvin