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Australis:
Hi all,

Longtime lurker but rarely post. I am taking a dive into attempting Fritillaria and Erythronium from seed (after several years working on growing Liliums from seed and finally getting reasonable results), as Australia's Biosecurity rules are changing again and after the 28th of April 2022 a phyto certificate will be required for all seed imports. So I've just bought a bunch of seeds from my "future wishlist" before I lose the opportunity to get them.

My main question is how can I store the Frit and Erythronium seeds until I am ready to sow them? For Lilium, I know I can dry the seeds and store them in the freezer for years. Am I correct in thinking that Fritillaria, with its similar seeds, could be stored the same way? What about Erythronium?

We are in the middle of autumn here in Australia (I am in Melbourne) and so if these seeds will not store well (whether it be in the freezer, fridge or a cupboard), then it's the right time of year for me to sow them, at least.

Thanks.

Ian Y:
Hello and welcome to the forum.

Firstly you are at the perfect season for sowing these seeds which is the best and what I would do.

Perhaps you have too many to accommodate so want to store them and yes provided they are not fresh from the plants and are stored dry and prepared well then they can be kept in a fridge or even freezer.

Fritillaria can be treated just like your lilies.

I have germinated Erythronium seed that had been stored dry for over 5 years although germination was sporadtic over a few years and  the success rate fell to less than half.

Neil J:
Hi Australis,
I am intrigued by your statement that all imports of seed to Australia will require a phyto certificate as of 28th April. I have re-checked BICON and can't see any reference to this change.
Please enlighten
Neil J

Australis:

--- Quote from: Ian Y on April 12, 2022, 10:21:13 AM ---Firstly you are at the perfect season for sowing these seeds which is the best and what I would do.

Perhaps you have too many to accommodate so want to store them and yes provided they are not fresh from the plants and are stored dry and prepared well then they can be kept in a fridge or even freezer.
--- End quote ---

Thanks Ian. Yes, there will be too many for me to start straight away, so I was hoping to store the rest to start next year. Sounds like I should prioritise the Erythronium seeds first.


--- Quote from: Neil J on April 12, 2022, 12:47:28 PM ---I am intrigued by your statement that all imports of seed to Australia will require a phyto certificate as of 28th April. I have re-checked BICON and can't see any reference to this change. Please enlighten
--- End quote ---

Hi Neil, sure. Here is the BICON alert:
https://bicon.agriculture.gov.au/BiconWeb4.0/ViewElement/Element/Alert?elementPk=1777061

Richard Green:
Hi Australis,

Many thanks indeed for this web reference.  Several Australian members have mentioned the likelihood of phytos for incoming seed, but only as a rumour.  Nobody has yet been able to supply the exact reference, and I have also spent some time searching the DAWE BICON website with no success.

This change will of course affect the SRGC Seed Exchange next year, as well as all the other specialist society exchanges.  We shall have to consider the implications for members carefully, as these certificates are expensive to obtain in the UK.

Many thanks for alerting us.

Richard
SRGC Seed Distribution Team

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