Date: Wed, 27 May 98 21:59 EDT From: dave evans <T442119@RUTADMIN.RUTGERS.EDU> To: cp@opus.hpl.hp.com Message-Id: <aabcdefg1825$foo@default> Subject: Re: Quick Stratification Sarracenia - Didnt Work!
> From: "Sundew Sundew" <sundew@HOTMAIL.COM>
>
> Just wanted to let you guys know that I recently received some S minor
> and purpurea v seed which I decided to plant and put in the freezer for
> 2 days in an attempt to stratify it. Its now a couple months later and
> all ive got is 1 venosa seedling!!! I am sure I would have been better
> off planting the seed without any stratification at all. oh well....
>
> MH
MH (or Matt),
2 days in the freezer is not stratification. Scarification, perhaps,
but Sarracenia don't need that treatment. Try a couple weeks in the
fridge. If the seeds are frozen, I don't know that stratification will
even happen.
Dave Evans
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