Harvey, Orchid seeds when released from the capsule have a moisture content too high for long term storage. Even when stored at a temperature of 5C, viability rapidly decreases.
The optimum seed moisture content for long term storage, maintaining viability, is 5 to 6 %, obtained through a very specific drying process. Dried seeds are stored in small air tight containers at 41 F (fridge door) Please contact by e-mail for more details. Peter >Harvey who wrote: > These seeds are stored at about -80C, I believe. >We have had no success in germinating orchid seeds >that have been stored at this temperature. >Does anyone out there know of any work done with orchid seed viability, >particularly long-term and/or of seeds stored at very low temps? _______________________________________________ the OrchidGuide Digest (OGD) orchids@orchidguide.com http://orchidguide.com/mailman/listinfo/orchids_orchidguide.com
