Hi Megan, You can place seed(s) in mesh bags (mesh size determined by seed size). Simply cut small pieces and fold and secure edges to make small packets. These can then be placed in hardware cloth enclosure underground to reduce mammalian seed predation and aid in recovering all seeds. Ensure that the mesh will not degrade before you dig them up. Bridal veil has worked for me but under extreme wetness you may want to choose otherwise.
Good luck! Scott --- Scott Ruhren, Ph.D. Senior Director of Conservation Audubon Society of Rhode Island 12 Sanderson Road Smithfield, RI 02917 401-949-5454 -----Original Message----- From: Ecological Society of America: grants, jobs, news [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Megan Van Etten Sent: Thursday, October 04, 2007 12:06 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Field germination trials I need ideas about how to plant seeds into a natural setting to estimate natural germination rates. The seeds have to be planted individually and must stay in the same position through the winter and into the spring. They will be planted in the South East where we (usually) get substantial rain throughout the year. I would be grateful for any ideas about how to keep the seeds stationary throughout the winter. Thanks, Megan Van Etten [EMAIL PROTECTED]
