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  • From: Jwlehman@aol.com
  • To: nafex@lists.ibiblio.org
  • Subject: Re: [NAFEX] persimon seed
  • Date: Fri, 1 Dec 2006 11:52:15 EST

In a message dated 12/1/2006 10:55:55 AM Eastern Standard Time, nbeaureg@student.umass.edu writes:


after a fall full of underripe persimon, the one tree on campus finally yeilded
several seeds.

now i ask all of you:
how do i store the seeds.
how do i scarify th seeds.

thanks all.
ncb               


Hello NCB,

First is entirely unnecessary to scarify persimmon seed. 

Clean them well, and stratify. In other words store them in a zip lock bag in the frig until planting time. You will need to place a medium with them to maintain moisture. Milled sphagnum works very well as the slight acidity also retards mold. Also don't store too wet. After cleaning let them set out a day or two to air dry then store. Mold prevention is very important. If you have Captan (fungicide) you could mix a very small amount with the seed, but sphagnum is in my opinion the best. 

Jerry  




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