Re: [CH] Seed comment

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Scott-
I have had similar results with fresh seeds.  I have also seen a
correlation between seeds from not-quite-ripe pods and high floater (and
germination) rates.
I posted my observations about dried seeds because I have read several
posts talking about discarding dried seeds which float.
Calvin

"Parkhurst, Scott Contractor" wrote:

> > 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 only use the float test on seeds from freshly picked pods.
> The times I have tried to float test already dried seeds I got
> results similar to yours.  I have noticed that with "fresh" seeds,
> the ones that float tend to be smaller, mis-shaped or just don't
> look quite right.
>
> Scott... KCK

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