Aristolochia seeds and hot water?

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lamprima2 San Diego, CA Aug 27, 2010

I am trying to germinate seeds of A. elegans. The instruction says: "Soak in hot (not boiling) water for 48 h".
What exactly "hot water" means? Can anyone advise me on the temperature? I am afraid to cook the seeds.
Thanks in advance!

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avianut Omaha, NE(Zone 5a) Aug 30, 2010

Personally, I never put seeds in hotter water than I can stand to put my hand into. (and, obviously, it won't stay hot for 48 hrs- probably the length of time soaking is more important than exactly how hot you start out, but you are right, you do not want to cook them!)

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lamprima2 San Diego, CA Aug 30, 2010

Hi Avianut,
Thank you for reply.
I guess, you aren't inspired by Mucius Scaevola's glory ...
Sergey

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avianut Omaha, NE(Zone 5a) Aug 31, 2010

Ha! Not really... my fingers live to plant another day...
:-)

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