Asparagus Fern germination?

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talinum Kearney, NE(Zone 5a) Mar 25, 2001

I picked some seed pods off an asparagus fern. They are still slightly fleshy and have a very hard brown seed inside. What do I do now? Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks.

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Pete2 Richmond Hill, GA(Zone 8b) Mar 26, 2001

Hi talinum! I hope someone answers this because I'd like to try this myself with my own asparagus seeds.

Terri

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poppysue Westbrook, ME(Zone 5a) Mar 26, 2001

Norman Deno's book says 70 degrees and they need dark. Germinates in 3 weeks

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talinum Kearney, NE(Zone 5a) Mar 26, 2001

Thanks poppysue, Do I need to remove the fleshy covering first?

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poppysue Westbrook, ME(Zone 5a) Mar 26, 2001

Yes... it said he washed and cleaned the seeds first.

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Pete2 Richmond Hill, GA(Zone 8b) Mar 27, 2001

Thanks, poppysue! :)

Terri

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talinum Kearney, NE(Zone 5a) Mar 29, 2001

I planted 6 seeds yesterday according to your directions. Thanks for the help poppysue!

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Calalily Deep South Coastal, TX(Zone 10a) Mar 30, 2001

Everyone
Don't be disappointed if they take 3 MONTHS instead of weeks!! I planted some in the fall and they just now came up. I read that soaking them in warm water for a week will help, changing the water daily. Once they germinate, they grow very fast.
Calalily

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talinum Kearney, NE(Zone 5a) Mar 31, 2001

okay Calalily, I'll be patient. I still have some seeds left. I'll try soaking them. thanks

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