Date: Wed, 10 Jun 1998 18:31:36 +0100 From: "S.Gordon" <na05@rapid.co.uk> To: cp@opus.hpl.hp.com Message-Id: <aabcdefg1976$foo@default> Subject: Fw: Stratification of Sarracenia Seed
I have had this returned to me from an account in the UK , you may get it
twice.
>>A most difficult question. I thought I had a fairly good handle on
>stratification until this recent discussion. I think most people stratify
>Sarr seeds because the books, and lore, and members state that it is
>successful. Others use a short trip to the freezer and get good results.
>Regardless of the science, actual practice shows that moist, cold storage
>works, freezing works, and in some cases, dry refrigeration works. And
>sometimes, none of the above works.
>
>Dear David and All,
>
>Before I go any further, this is in agreement with the above.
>
>You seem to have a good 'handle' on the subject from what I can see. I am
>no expert on the germination of seeds, but someone that is told me that it
>is more an art than a science.
>
>Time collected, length of storage, temperature at which the seeds are
stored
>,,,,,,,, I could go on, and on! ; all of these will have an affect on the
>seeds germination requirements.
>
>Some seeds that would normally require lengthy stratification periods have
a
>small window of time just after harvesting when they will germinate with
no
>pre-treatment. Nurserymen (my wife tells me that it should be Nursery
>People), like to know exactly where a batch of seed came from as the
>geographic source of seed is extremely important. Certain species of tree
>seed, collected from trees grown in warmer climes, will not need as much -
>if any - stratification as seed harvested in colder areas.
>
>People vastly more experienced in germinating Sarracenia seed have stated
>that they need four to six weeks stratification; this is what I give my
>seeds with excellent results. There may be no one treatment for this
>species. I was going to try every pre-treatment I know of this Autumn to
>see which one works the best for Sarracenias. But, then I thought what's
>the point; that would only tell us what fresh Sarracenia seed from plants
>acclimatised to the Liverpool UK area need!
>
>I was, believe it or not, attempting to clarify the subject, but feel I may
>have complicated matters. Not to worry, life goes on!
>
>I guess if you are in a rush, sow your Sarracenia seed with no
pre-treatment
>and if nothing happens, bung them in the fridge.
>But, for what it's worth, I know what I would do.
>
>Best wishes,
>
>Steve.
>
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