I don't know which is the most reliable but I resort to the floating method with tap water changed regularly. It helps me overcome my impatience since I can clearly see how many are germinating. I would handle them carefully after a green leaf forms and pour in vermiculite or whatever fine media around them to avoid breaking them. James Frelichowski Shafter/Wasco, near Bakersfield, CA --- Douglas Westfall <eagle85@flash.net> 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 > > _______________________________________________ > pbs mailing list > pbs@lists.ibiblio.org > http://www.pacificbulbsociety.org/list.php __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Photos: High-quality 4x6 digital prints for 25ยข http://photos.yahoo.com/ph/print_splash/