Re: [CH] Seed comment
Michelle DeWitt (michelle@wildpepper.com)
Fri, 28 Apr 2000 09:26:20 -0500
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