Re: What do I do with D. Capensis seeds

dave evans (T442119@RUTADMIN.RUTGERS.EDU)
Fri, 22 Sep 95 18:03 EDT

> From: Dhalsim/Raiden <bonito@THECITY.SFSU.EDU>
>
> I am about to be the father of some D. Capensis seedlings soon. From
> what I've read, it seems like I will be getting MANY seeds ( I don't know

This seems to depend on the clone or form, the 'normal' wide leaved
type produces alot of seed while the 'alba' and thin leaf plants
haven't.

> how do I keep some until I am ready to plant them? SHould I pop
> them into the refridgerator and spray them with some fungicide or
> just leave them in a cool dry place?

Seeds (for most plants) are best kept dry and in the fridge. D.
capensis, I believe, doesn't need stratification.

> For those that I plant, Why can't I bury the seeds under a millimeter
> of soil like other seeds? I've read that all I should do is sprinkle
> the seeds on top of the soil and that's it!!

Yes. A good number plants need light to germinate and from what I've
seen Sarracenia, Drosera, Heliamphora and Nepenthes(?) all need light.

Dave Evans