[CH] Chlorine

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Rich

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> It is this action which makes chlorine valuable as >a sanitizing
>solution, as it will destroy most insects and >microorganisms such as
fungi,
>bacteria, yeasts, and viruses.  The hard, waxy, >waterproof outer shells of
>many seeds will enable them to withstand brief >exposure to dilute chlorine
>solutions that will kill many disease causing >microorganisms that may be
>present on the seed's outer surface.

>:{ Rich in Va.
>
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Thanks, sounds like a couple drops per pint for 20 min. fits the bill.

'Tis easier to pre-treat than it is to pull up 3/4 grown infected plants.

Byron

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