marguerite,
i wouldn't try this, but i read that some scientists a
few years ago germinated seed from a magnolia tree,
that was a few thousand years old (the seeds, that
is). so yes, some seeds do maitain amazing viability.
> I found a package of seeds, including some old BX
> seeds, while
> cleaning this winter, and decided to try some of
> them before I threw
> them out. Good thing! I planted 5 pkts of
> Romulea species and 2 of
> Lachenalia from BX 5, sent in August, 2002. They
> all germinated and I
> have full pots of small seedlings growing strongly.
> I was amazed at
> the excellent germination rate from seeds so old.
> What a miracle
> geophyte seeds are! Now to try the remainder.
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tsuh yang
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