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  • From: "Jill Taylor Bussiere" <jdt AT itol.com>
  • To: "Market Farming" <market-farming AT lists.ibiblio.org>
  • Subject: Re: [Market-farming] Viability of Sunflower seeds
  • Date: Tue, 6 May 2003 12:18:24 -0500

That's a good idea, Liz. And I suppose I could plant those that germinate
in a small pot until the weather gets more sunflower friendly. I always
have trouble throwing baby plants away. (Yes, I have trouble thinning too!
I am getting better at thinning carrots, though.)

Thanks,
Jill

> > It is absolutely beautiful outside today, and the soil is dry ....I am
> thinking that you
> > won't get in to check your computer and tell me about sunflower seed
> > viability:^)
>
> Hey Jill, the weather isn't that cooperative here ; ))
>
> Rather than relying on standard viability records, you can find out more
> accurately what you want by presprouting a few seeds yourself. Soak 10-20
> seeds overnight, place in a damp paper towel, then put them into a ziplock
> bag. The seeds that sprout will indicate your germination/viability
> percentages. If you can wait that long....otherwise, just plant them and
> see what comes up ; ))







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