Doug, For 30 years, I've gotten far better results with the floatation method than by any other way. Float the seeds on an inch or so of tap water in a clear drinking glass, a jar, or something similar. Cover the top with some clear plastic to prevent mold and bacteria from entering and to avoid evaporation. Place in bright indirect light or, preferably, under fluorescent lights. When the seedlings have both a root and a green leaf, plant in your favorite bulb seedling potting mix. Cover loosely with clear plastic for the first week or so, while keeping well watered. Good luck! Jim Shields in central Indiana At 11:15 AM 4/17/2004 -0700, you wrote: >To any/all Hippeastrum "growers," > >I have never tried to germinate Hippeastrum seeds. I have some that I would >very much like to germinate. > >What is the most "reliable" method to use? > >Any help will be appreciated. > >Doug Westfall ************************************************* Jim Shields USDA Zone 5 Shields Gardens, Ltd. P.O. Box 92 WWW: http://www.shieldsgardens.com/ Westfield, Indiana 46074, USA Tel. ++1-317-867-3344 or toll-free 1-866-449-3344 in USA