Winter growing South African gladioli tend to germinate best at low temperatures. I'd recommend putting your seeds on moist paper towels in the refrigerator. The seeds should start germinating in a month or so. Eugene Zielinski Augusta, GA > [Original Message] > From: arlen jose <arlen.jose@verizon.net> > To: Pacific Bulb Society <pbs@lists.ibiblio.org> > Date: 3/9/05 9:03:56 PM > Subject: [pbs] Gladiolus Seeds > > Hello All, > > I just received some Gladiolus Carneus seeds through the recent PBX but I > don't really know how to germinate them. I tried recently with a batch of G. > Tristis by placing them on a moist paper towel in a sealed disposable clear > plastic container, but nothing happened. Can someone who has had experience > in this matter help? > > Warm Regards (From very cold Boston...major yuck!!!) > Fred Biasella > > _______________________________________________ > pbs mailing list > pbs@lists.ibiblio.org > http://www.pacificbulbsociety.org/list.php