Bob--I'm hoping this will often prove to be the case, since cold is one thing I have in abundance :)) Five seeds (or less in some cases!) is definitely cause for extreme measures!
I am also inclined to let nature/weather dop as much of my work as possible --I did read of a very labour intensive method with pedios-- high temps causing a good percentage to germinate, retrieve those seeds that don't and pierce the seed coat and repeat..sticking the pots outside suits me better.. Of course, this time of year for me, is quite different than for you, meaning mostly frozen solid for a couple of months yet...and soil in most places frozen solid for some time after the snow goes ... Jane M --not encouraging results :( The only upside would be if Holubec still has any seed left, this year might be a better time to buy! Cohan West Central Alberta, Canada, Zone 2-3 record temps from 10-20 miles away: min -45C/-49F;max 34C/93F http://picasaweb.google.com/cactuscactus Cold treatment outdoors is a pretty effective substitute for almost any > seed that is said to require specialized treatment (GA3, scarification, > smoke, etc.). > .........................and only five seeds in a packet, are arguments for > using almost anything to get seeds to germinate. > > > Pediocactus and Sclerocactus are best germinated using vernalization. Sown > outdoors at this time of year. They mostly come up like radishes in spring, > or the year after. The seedlings are sensitive to too much light, though. > (Red means dead in just a short while.) > > > Bob Nold > Denver, Colorado, USA > > > > _
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