I've had excellent results by soaking the seeds for a day or two in a solution of potassium nitrate. If you'd like to try that, I can send you enough for a few quarts of solution. Russ -----Original Message----- From: owner-chile-heads@globalgarden.com [mailto:owner-chile-heads@globalgarden.com]On Behalf Of tucker Sent: Thursday, February 14, 2002 7:13 PM Cc: chile-heads@hplbct.hpl.hp.com Subject: Re: [CH] CHILTEPIN SEEDS I think you can shorten that up a little by passing them through the digestive system of a bird. If this isn't convenient, soaking might help. -- Erich C-H # 2099 Silver Glen American Shorthairs www.worzellaphoto.com/pets/index.htm