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Post by 12540dumont on Aug 26, 2011 22:34:38 GMT -5
This is directed at those of you in France or others in the European Union. Royal Sluis, before it was purchased by Monsanto, did some research on this seed. They made hybrids. But, I'm look for OP seed. I have found some in Quebec, thanks to Canada Mike. I'm always worried when I plant an biennial and I only have one seed source. So, I'm on the hunt for more of this little vege. Go ahead laugh, parsnips in my yard get 2 feet long and six feet tall. Anyone, seeds in the fridge? freezer? Thanks, Holly Attachments:
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Post by raymondo on Aug 27, 2011 1:47:20 GMT -5
I have some to which you'd be most welcome. I doubt I'll get round to sowing them in the foreseeable future. No point in the seeds going to waste. PM me your postal details.
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Post by Hristo on Aug 27, 2011 8:31:29 GMT -5
The problem with Chaerophyllum bulbosum seeds is that they lose viability in 1, max 2 years and if the crop fails some year, things get a bit complex. This year I harvested only roots and no seeds, Next year I should get seeds. BTW the plant on the image is not Chaerophyllum bulbosum.
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Post by 12540dumont on Aug 27, 2011 11:52:53 GMT -5
The image is of the parsnip. Thanks Raymundo, I'll pm you my address.
Hristo, there used to be a fellow who sold roots down the street from me. He's gone and so are the roots!
I think these must be very much like parsnips. The seeds get bad very quickly.
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Post by orflo on Aug 27, 2011 14:30:47 GMT -5
It's possible to grow plants from two or even three year old seeds, but they really need the stratification, I have sown five year old seeds and even then, some germinated (but only about 10%). They do resow easily, which is the way I do it over here, suddenly I discover lots of young new plants...I you eat them, don't peel the roots, it's part of the unique taste
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Post by raymondo on Aug 27, 2011 18:18:44 GMT -5
It's possible to grow plants from two or even three year old seeds, but they really need the stratification, I have sown five year old seeds and even then, some germinated (but only about 10%). ... So, some time in the freezer before sowing do you think? Or would the vegetable compartment in the fridge do? |
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Post by Hristo on Aug 29, 2011 0:24:08 GMT -5
This last fall I sowed a lot 3 year old seeds and none germinated. I keep them at room temperature and this for sure does not help to extend their live.
Ray, moist stratify in the fridge for sure works - after 7-8 weeks they germinate in the fridge. But in the freezer - in theory the temp is too low to occur stratification, but have not checked if this is true and in practice.
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Post by castanea on Nov 15, 2015 0:58:12 GMT -5
Does anyone have a source for these seeds?
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Post by diane on Nov 15, 2015 12:56:54 GMT -5
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Post by castanea on Nov 16, 2015 0:16:03 GMT -5
Thank you! What an interesting little seed company. |
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Post by ottawagardener on Nov 20, 2015 8:56:36 GMT -5
I grow and the root size sucketh but I persist. Or they persist. Whichever.
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Post by castanea on Nov 20, 2015 20:27:53 GMT -5
I grow and the root size sucketh but I persist. Or they persist. Whichever. Good to see you back again. |
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