Chris C Posted March 14, 2004 Report Share Posted March 14, 2004 I have benn searching through my bags of seed in my fridge, and found some packets of old Sarra seed that i didnt sow because i didnt have room at the time. They are just over two years old. I have sown them on compost and covered with cling film and put them in the cold greenhouse. Do you think the temperature will be cold enough over the next few weeks to give them a decent period of stratification, or should i try something else. I have successfully grown Sarracenia from seed before, but only with fresh seed. Any ideas? Cheers Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Aidan Posted March 14, 2004 Report Share Posted March 14, 2004 Having been stored cold (and dry!) the seed may well still be viable. In theory at least the weather should be on a warming trend now. :? If temperatures do rise significantly you could always place the whole seed tray in the fridge for a few weeks. I would dispose of the clingfilm though as it may encourage fungal infection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pond boy Posted March 15, 2004 Report Share Posted March 15, 2004 Cold and dry they will store for AT LEAST 5 yrs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pwilson Posted March 20, 2004 Report Share Posted March 20, 2004 I've germinated Sarracenia see that was ten years old - S. flava var. flava from Prince George Co. VA!! So as long as its been stored properly it should be fine. As to sowing in your greenhouse - the nights should be plenty cold enough still to give you good stratification. Temperatures for stratification do not have to drop anywhere near to freezing in my experience. I don't have any precise figures but as long as you get night temperatures below 10C for a few weeks you should be fine. Phil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris C Posted March 21, 2004 Author Report Share Posted March 21, 2004 Thanx everybody, the seeds are in now, so well see what the summer brings. Hope they grow, there is some nice location plants and some hybrids in there. Cheers Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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