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[Victor Patterson <vsp@flash.net>]

Isabella:
      My pawpaw experience is with seeds collected from native (east
Texas) trees. In the hot and humid south (Houston, Texas area) our
problem is too much heat. I have never gotten germination when the
temperatures approach 90 F, also they will not germinate if the seeds
are in black plastic pots placed in full sun for more than 3 hours. I
have best results if the seeds are planted in the early spring and the
pots are keep in a cool shed with no direct sunlight. You are correct in
keeping the seeds moist before and after planting.

Victor

> "Sammons, Isabella" wrote:
> 
> NAFEX Members --
> 
> I have some fresh pawpaw seeds that I would like to germinate.  Last
> year I kept gathered some fresh seed, put them in moist peat moss in a
> plastic bag, kept them in the refrigerator over winter,and potted them
> in the spring.  None germinated.
> 
> Would appreciate it if someone had some ideas on how I should proceed
> this year.
> 
> Thanks very much.
> 
> Isabella Sammons
> Zone 7, Manassas, VA
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