[pbs] Hippeastrom seed germination
Douglas Westfall
eagle85 at flash.net
Sat Apr 17 15:55:08 EDT 2004
J.E. ShieldsDoug Westfall jshields104 at insightbb.com11111Claiborne Dr. Long
Beach, CA
Jim,
Thanks for this response inc. instructions.
Doug
> Doug,
>
> For 30 years, I've gotten far better results with the floatation method
> than by any other way.
>
> Float the seeds on an inch or so of tap water in a clear drinking glass, a
> jar, or something similar. Cover the top with some clear plastic to
> prevent mold and bacteria from entering and to avoid evaporation. Place in
> bright indirect light or, preferably, under fluorescent lights. When the
> seedlings have both a root and a green leaf, plant in your favorite bulb
> seedling potting mix. Cover loosely with clear plastic for the first week
> or so, while keeping well watered.
>
> Good luck!
>
> Jim Shields
> in central Indiana
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