Water germination method
Joyce Miller (Fri, 27 Jul 2018 19:18:01 PDT)

I had sowing successes with a variation of the water method. I would sow the seeds in say a 4 I pot widely spaced. The the seeds were covered lightly and the pot was placed deep saucer of water. I waited until the radical appeared followed by the cotyledon. At that time, the pot was removed from the saucer of water and allowed to drain. The benefit of this was that I did not have to prick out the seedlings for up to two years.

Best, Joyce Miller, Gresham, Oregon, USA

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From: Rimmer deVries
Sent: Wednesday, July 25, 2018 3:21 PM
To: Pacific Bulb Society
Cc: Janet Loyd
Subject: Re: [pbs] Water germination method

Hi Janet
I use small plastic ketchup containers you get at various fast food places or deli containers (with a lid). Pierce the center of the lid with a nail or awl for some air. Fill half way with tap water. Place seed on water, install lid and place in bright location, wait 1-2 weeks. Refresh water if cloudy.

Place germinated seed on seedling mix in a pot placed in a bright location and keep humid or misted. Full sun in summer maybe too much light.

If you leave the seed in water longer than just after germination you will need a deeper cup as they grow fast in water.

Rimmer deVries
South Central Kentucky

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