Water germination method

Rimmer deVries rdevries@comcast.net
Wed, 25 Jul 2018 15:21:01 PDT
Hi Janet
I use small plastic ketchup containers you get at various fast food places or deli containers (with a lid). Pierce the center of the lid with a nail or awl for some air. Fill half way with tap water. Place seed on water, install lid and place in bright location, wait 1-2 weeks. Refresh water if cloudy. 

Place germinated seed on seedling mix in a pot placed in a bright location and keep humid or misted. Full sun in summer maybe too much light. 

If you leave the seed in water longer than just after germination  you will need a deeper cup as they grow fast in water.  

Rimmer deVries
South Central Kentucky

> On Jul 25, 2018, at 4:42 PM, Janet Loyd via pbs <pbs@lists.pacificbulbsociety.net> wrote:
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> Ok guys I’d like to judge for myself What is the water method can you explain it? I have a good success rate with zephyranthes but would like better percentage rate & would this method work with other seeds like  Asclepius (milkweed)instead of cold stratification?
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