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pehe

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Germination of Crocus seeds
« on: May 13, 2016, 08:05:37 PM »
I just found these interesting papers:
"Seed afterripening and germination photoinhibition in the genus Crocus (Iridaceae)"

https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Costas_Thanos/publication/281281245_Seed_afterripening_and_germination_photoinhibition_in_the_genus_Crocus_Iridaceae/links/55defbbb08ae45e825d3cbba.pdf

"Seed Germination of Some Crocus Species of Western Anatolia1"

http://dergipark.ulakbim.gov.tr/anadolu/article/download/5000140588/5000128583

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« Last Edit: May 13, 2016, 08:25:02 PM by pehe »
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Re: Germination of Crocus seeds
« Reply #1 on: May 22, 2016, 12:58:56 AM »
Hi Poul,
Thanks for posting the link. Really interesting information even if it simply confirms some existing planting strategies. I'm not a botanist or plant scientist so others should read the article firsthand. But what I gained from it is that a large group of Mediterranean crocus germinate better if given warm - summer eqivalent stratification - in temps of up to 20 C - and that a number of species will not germinate if they are still in the light... (Photoinhibition). This did not apply to all species.
Thanks Anita
Dry Gardener (rainfall not wine). Adelaide, South Australia. Max temp 45C min -1C

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Re: Germination of Crocus seeds
« Reply #2 on: May 30, 2016, 04:55:36 PM »
You are welcome. I think it is important to share as much knowlegde as possible how to get success in growing Crocus.

Poul
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