To: North American Fruit Explorers <nafex@lists.ibiblio.org>
Subject: Re: [NAFEX] After 2,000 Years, a Seed From Ancient Judea Sprouts
Date: Mon, 13 Jun 2005 08:56:28 -0700
"An acid rich in hormones" sounds like gibberellic acid. I've used that for hard-to-germinate seeds myself. It helps in many cases.
-Lon Rombough
Grapes, writing, consulting, my book, The Grape Grower, at http://www.bunchgrapes.com Winner of the Garden Writers Association "Best Talent in Writing" award for 2003.
On Jun 13, 2005, at 8:52 AM, Mark Lee wrote:
"She first soaked the seeds in hot water to soften the coat, then in an
acid rich in hormones, then in an enzymatic fertilizer made of seaweed
and other nutrients."
I think I will try seaweed extract next time I have a batch of old
seeds.
-Mark Lee, Seattle