Seeding and Propagation/Day lillies

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Expert: Tom Alonzo - 7/1/2009


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Hi Tom,  Just wondering what to do with the seeds between fall and the time I have to place in fridge.  I live in the midwest and you were saying that the seeds should be kept in the fridge for 6-8 weeks.  Can they be kept in the fridge longer than that?

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Hi Virginia,
Thanx for your question.  Yes, you can keep the seeds in the fridge longer than 2 months.  I wouldn't go longer than 90 days.  You can always, keep the dry seeds in a clean, dry sealable jar.  Keep the jar in a cool dark place until you're ready to plant the seeds.  I hope this helps.
Tom

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I have been growing plants from seeds for at least 20 years. I have grown literally hundreds of different kinds of vegetables, trees, shrubs, annuals, perennials, tropicals, some cacti, water plants, iris, rose, lilies, cannas, etc. I enjoy starting from seed.

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I've been growing my own seeds for 20 years with indoor propagation equipment I built myself. I am also an Allexperts volunteer on the perennial forum. I have completed the Master Gardener course through the Kansas State University Extension. I have experience with a wide variety of seeds and I have also read through Norm Deno's books on seed germination.

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