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Flowery Branch, Georgia

For several years we have had discussions on shelf life of LG seeds. My personal experience has been that 4 to 5 years was about max. From my recent experience that opinion was incorrect.

I decided to direct seed everything this year due to
unpredictable weather and curiosity. Of the 8 different seeds I have planted to date the 88.5 Eaton 2003 was the 2nd fastest germinator which really surprised me.

I am curious about other growers experiences?

Bob A.

5/26/2009 12:45:54 PM

Brooklyn Corner, Nova Scotia

Bob, so far I planted 2-124 Eaton, 3-104 Eaton and 6-122 eaton seeds. The first 4 122 seeds all sprouted in five days. I planted 2 more and they also came up in five days. All were treated equally and so far I am unable to get any of the other seeds to germ. Go figure.

5/26/2009 12:54:24 PM

Ohio

As to your 88.5s, tried to germinate 3, 2 came up looking very healthy, and are doing fine.

5/26/2009 5:45:17 PM

Ohio

It took them 4 and 1/2 days to sprout.

5/26/2009 5:45:58 PM

Sparta, NC

I haven't had much success germinating my long gourd seeds this year. Below is a list of my results for this season.

Started on April 25

111 7/8 Lovelace 2 for 2

110.5 Duffy 0 for 2

117.63 Lyons 0 for 2

124 Eaton 0 for 2

125.75 Urena 1 for 1



Started May 3

124 Eaton 0 for 3

117.63 Lyons 0 for 3

121.25 Duffy 0 for 3

113.5 Starr 2 for 2

107 Lyons 3 for 3

115.25 Kline 0 for 3

104 Eaton 0 for 2

I also started some more on May 12

104 Eaton 2 for 3

121.25 Duffy 1 for 3

110.5 Duffy 0 for 3

5/26/2009 8:35:23 PM

Netherlands

106.25 Eaton 05 (0 for 2)
122.00 Eaton 05 (1 for 1) - the fastest = sibbed 88.5
117.63 Lyons 08 (1 for 1)
110.88 Lyons 08 (0 for 1)
104.00 Eaton 05 (0 for 1)

All started in the same germination box at about 90°F.

5/27/2009 3:19:32 AM

Topsfield, Ma.

I'm hi-jacking your post Bob...as if germination wasn't tough enough already...how many of you have babysat seeds for two weeks and finally seen a successful germination only to decapitate it while helping the young seedling to shed its seed coat? I've got an easy 1/2 dozen prime seedlings with the gnarliest looking cots from my heavy handedness. It's all part of the fun :-)

5/27/2009 7:15:17 PM

Winston Salem NC

I broke a 126 Jutras off trying to get the seed coat off. Heck I had a hard time getting it to come loose after it broke.

5/27/2009 7:42:51 PM

Flowery Branch, Georgia

Duff:

Anyone who has not done that soon will.

Next time I want a seed cover removed I am taking it to a brain surgeon for removal, LOL.

Bob A.

5/28/2009 9:20:57 AM

Brooklyn Corner, Nova Scotia

Just checked three seeds ( 101.75 Timm 07- 107.5 Timm 05 x sibb ) that were hurriedly placed in wet paper towel Monday morning after an overnight soak and germing at @92degrees, one has sprouted. Three days is a new record for me. I'm out of Eaton seeds except 122's and I have 6 122 plants growing now. I will definitely try this method next year.

5/28/2009 5:59:36 PM