Oh dear, a lost cause. I thought I had better check on what is happening in the vegetable rack and some of the seed is germinating happily. I think I will sow them and keepthe pot in the fridge for a bit longer. Until they show signs of green. Fascinating business this is. Ina Ina Crossley Auckland New Zealand zone 10a On 15/11/2013 9:24 a.m., Peter Taggart wrote: > If they are damp Ina, I believe that you will be best to keep them cold in > the fridge and hope they do not germinate for a few months