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by tkhooper on November 05, 2006 08:45 PM
Have you tried the damp paper towel process? You just need to know whether they need light to germinate or not. If not put them in a closet that doesn't get any light and lay them on a damp paper towel and see if they sprout within a few days.
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by comfrey on November 06, 2006 11:49 AM
Thanks for the suggestion Tammy...I have enough of them that I can try alot of different things to hopefully get a few to sprout....I loved these when I grew them 10 years ago...they are a big plant and I think it is an older variety. I don't think they require light to germinate, I did read about another way similar to the way you suggested, place the damp paper towel in a plastic bag and hang it from the side of the refrigerator, that way you can remember to check it and also get some heat from the fridge.
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by tkhooper on November 06, 2006 08:39 PM
That sounds like a good way too. I hope you get them to germinate.
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