Re: Yautia/Xanthasoma Sprouting

From: magrysbo at shu.edu on 2001.05.26 at 06:07:25(6572) Michael, Let me know who has Amorphophallus paeonifolius and I will take a ride out there.A little alcohol may dissilve the coating, followed by a quick rinse. Bonaventure +More Riley2362@aol.com@mobot.org on 05/25/2001 11:02:41 AM Please respond to aroid-l@mobot.org Sent by: aroid-l@mobot.org To: Multiple recipients of list AROID-L cc: Subject: Yautia/Xanthasoma Sprouting Dear List, Every greengrocer in New York City has bins full of Yautia, and quite a variety of other tubers - however, they are very heavily waxed and do not sprout easily, if at all. Of course, the purpose of the coating is to preserve them and keep them from sprouting - where are their priorities? Does anyone know how to safely remove this coating to promote sprouting and growing? Thanks - Michael Riley

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