Paul TyermanDoug Westfall ptyerman@ozemail.com.au1111 Claiborne Dr. Long Beach, CA >> >> I recommend "washing" them for about 20 min. in a mild solution of chlorox >> after they have been "peeled." >> > > Doug, > > Thanks for the info. What exactly is Chlorox and what does it do? ++++++++ Paul, it is laundry bleach and yes, some people feel that there are some inhibitors on the seeds. I have had success both ways with and without. I think that I have a slightly better result with the wash. +++++++++ > The seeds are a dark colour, almost black when removed so I assume that > they are ripe. I was expecting pale seeds for some reason. +++++++++ Different Haemanthus and Scadoxus seeds are different colours. H. coccineus seeds are dark wine/black. Goodd luck and good health Doug