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Testing seeds#382867

By Panman -  Tue Jun 08, 2021 2:01 pm
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- Tue Jun 08, 2021 2:01 pm #382867

I'm getting ready to donate some seeds to the seed bank and was wondering if other donors test their seed before sending it in? While I think it would be good to know the viability of the seed, I also see the benefit of getting fresh seeds to germinate. What are your thoughts?

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Re: Testing seeds#382930

By MikeB -  Wed Jun 09, 2021 1:34 am
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- Wed Jun 09, 2021 1:34 am #382930

It's a nice idea unless the seeds require cold stratification; then there's a long wait before the donation. I'd rather get fresh seeds into other people's hands.

I tested the Sarracenia flava seeds that I donated last fall by sprinkling a bunch of them in a seed tray and sticking it outside for the winter. Now I have a boatload of little flava's:

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By evenwind -  Wed Jun 09, 2021 2:47 pm
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- Wed Jun 09, 2021 2:47 pm #382950

I send them in as soon as I have enough. If it's a plant that hasn't set seeds before, I hold some back and try to germinate them. But I've discovered my success (or lack thereof) doesn't accurately reflect how well other people do with them. There are just too many variables.

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By Panman -  Wed Jun 09, 2021 3:50 pm
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- Wed Jun 09, 2021 3:50 pm #382954

Thanks, all. I'll be sending them in next week so they won't sit in ChefDean's mailbox while he is out of town. I am going to hold back a pack for me to try.

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Re: Testing seeds#382968

By sundewd -  Wed Jun 09, 2021 8:36 pm
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- Wed Jun 09, 2021 8:36 pm #382968

I think if a large number of seeds are created and they look good then they are most likely good. You can always test germinate and send them in at the same time.

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Re: Testing seeds#383787

By roarke -  Thu Jun 24, 2021 9:12 pm
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- Thu Jun 24, 2021 9:12 pm #383787

The paper method.
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