cerinthe... a success story!

Hi I've had cerinthe seeds sitting on wet paper towels for two weeks + and only two of them had sprouted. I was going to throw them out but thought one more try...so I hauled out the nail clippers and snipped the pointed end a tiny bit. A day later 5 of them had sprouted and three more today. Glad I didn't pitch them.

Albertarosey

Wow! I read your message just in time. I think I will go and nick my seeds too. Thanks for the tip.
Linda

Ibartoo Hope it works for you too....Albertarosey

ha !!! me too, mine are in potting mix tho, so will have to dig them out, but may try the baggie method w/ them also, I've got a few seeds left.

Albertarosey,
What temp did you keep your seeds at?

mjsponies I'm not sure about the temp. I put flat bottomed containers with tight lids on top of my grow light where it is warm to the touch but not hot then I move them off to the side a little where it is not as warm and that's where they go. All very scientific. So sorry I don't know the exact temp.

Arosey

AlbertaRosey I direct sow certinthe in mid-May for July blooms. I find it doesn't get as floppy as when I started it indoors.

Dalia I'll have totry the balance if my seeds your way.

Are you going to Spruce Meadows tomorrow (sunday)? We could meet for coffee or something.

Arosey

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This message was edited Apr 4, 2009 12:53 PM