Mary Sue: Crinum asiaticum seeds are easy. Let them dry on the stem, then remove and plant. If you don't pick them, they usually fall to the ground and germinate without being covered. They germinate well if lightly covered with potting mix or composted mulch. Germination is not uniform, so be patient with slow seeds. Probably 75% of the largest seeds will germinate; for smaller seeds, the percentage is lower. They bloom in about 3 yrs (here in Miami, with no freezes) if neglected, but if you fertilize and water them regularly, in 2 yrs. Good luck. Joe -----Original Message----- From: Mary Sue Ittner [mailto:msittner@mcn.org] Sent: Friday, August 13, 2004 11:35 AM To: Pacific Bulb Society Subject: [pbs] Crinum Seeds Dear All, This message came in as a bounce for some reason from a new member to our list so I am forwarding it hoping someone can respond. Mary Sue I just read you message about having Crinum seeds available. Perhaps you can help me with something. I have a rather large Crinum Asiaticum that produced quite a few seeds this year. (In previous years, it has never seeded.) What do I do with the seeds (let them dry out on the stem then plant?, pick them and dry them out then plant?, plant them while they are moist?) I've never dealt with Crinum seeds before, and I am at a complete loss! Carl Tippins Phoenix, AZ, zone 9b (were it's just a little hot right now -- we hit 116 two days ago) _______________________________________________ pbs mailing list pbs@lists.ibiblio.org http://www.pacificbulbsociety.org/list.php