Re: [Aroid-l] Amorphophallus kiusianus fresh ripe seeds germination

From: "Alan Galloway" <alan_galloway at bellsouth.net> on 2008.10.18 at 00:49:13(18648) John, Answers to your questions embedded in your original email: Subject: [Aroid-l] Amorphophallus kiusianus fresh ripe seeds germination >I am looking for information on the proper way to germinate > Amorphophallus Kiusianus seeds. These seeds were freshly harvested > recently and A friend of mine whose computer is not working asked me > to pose this question. > > Do the seeds need to dry out before germination will take place or > must they be sown right away before they dry out? > seeds of ALL species of Amorphophallus should be kept as moist as possible!!!!!!! +More and should be planted as quickly as possible and kept moist > Does the pulp surrounding the seeds ned to be removed before sowing? > most likely yes........although I have never planted any with the pulp left on. Am. henryi and kiusianus are notorious for taking months, even a couple of years to germinate, especially when planted in pots. Last fall I planted a handful of both these species out in the garden and late this spring the sprouted enmass! I can't say for sure if going through a US zone 7 winter speeded up the sprouting process or not. Alan _______________________________________________ Aroid-L mailing list Aroid-L@www.gizmoworks.com http://www.gizmoworks.com/mailman/listinfo/aroid-l

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