Re: [CH] TSP Soak

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> 2 years ago, someone posted the TSP Soak for seeds. I wrote it down. Used
> it. Filed it. Then last year, I moved. Lost the notes. Does anyone have the
> instructions for this? I have a ton of TSP to use up. I know that most folks
> use bleach now but I want to use up my TSP and I have no bleach.

This is from The Asian Vegetable Research and Development 
Center, Genetic Resources and Seed Unit:

"ST91-1

SEED DISINFECTION AGAINST PEPPER STRAINS OF TMV

To avoid the introduction of  new strains of TMV, and to prevent a 
massive buildup of TMV contamination in the fields, we recommend 
that all sweet and hot pepper seeds be given a trisodium 
phosphate treatment before planting in the fields and greenhouses.

Put dry seeds in a cloth sack and hang it in a 10% solution of 
Na3PO4 in tap water for 2 hours.

Then rinse it in running water for 45 minutes, stirring continuously.

Afterwards spread the seeds on screens in thin layers with upward 
air movement in order to dry the seeds as quickly as possible."

Sounds like a lot of work to me:-)



Dave Anderson
TLCC
Http://www.tough-love.com

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