I am working in alstroemeria breeding, but I am having a big problem with the germination of the seeds.
I really need some expert advice to figure this out.
Name: Daisy I Reno, Nv (Zone 6b) Not all who wander are lost
Welcome to ATP
If you are working with hybrids, chances are the seed won't germinate.
I think they need cold stratification to germinate. Put the seeds in damp peat moss in a ziplock bag in the refrigerator for a month.
Daisy
Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and proclaiming...."WOW What a Ride!!" -Mark Frost
President: Orchid Society of Northern Nevada
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Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and proclaiming...."WOW What a Ride!!" -Mark Frost
President: Orchid Society of Northern Nevada
Webmaster: osnnv.org
Daisyl and bonitin!!
Wow, great information, I really thank you both.
Im gona read carefully the paper and the web page and take my conclusions... I also think I should move the program more to the embryo rescue technique anyway....
I will tell you my results.
I wish I could payback the help!
Name: Daisy I Reno, Nv (Zone 6b) Not all who wander are lost
I'm curious to know if Thompson-Morgan's technique for testing viability works. Keep us informed.
Good luck with your program!
Daisy
Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and proclaiming...."WOW What a Ride!!" -Mark Frost
President: Orchid Society of Northern Nevada
Webmaster: osnnv.org
I have some in the fridge now. First three weeks on heat mat, then three weeks in fridge. I have done it once before but they are hard!!! I had about six germinate and I knocked the container over transporting it and couldn't find the seedlings. Just wasn't meant to be.
Just wasn't meant to be.
