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| Hi everyone - I read on previous posts that it's possible to freeze Brom. pollen for future use.
Can the same be said for Brom. seed; and if so, how long would it stay viable for? (Sorry lyndi_whye I put this in your post by mistake) Thanks in advance, All the best, Nev. |
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| Hi Nev, yes you can freeze brom seed for longer term storage. See the link below to a previous discussion on this topic. Also, here is some related info that came from Andrew Flower. " Extended seed (and pollen) storage can be achieved by keeping it cool and dry - temperature around 3-5 C works well. To keep seed dry, enclose it in a small sealed glass/plastic container with a dessicant such as calcium chloride or silaca gel (obtain from a chemist). Ideally, you would also place the first small container in a larger glass/plastic container that also has some dessicant in it. Nev, If you have any other questions about freezing seed, let me know & I'll see if I can answer, based on my trials over the last few years. Cheers, Andrew. |
Here is a link that might be useful: Storing brom seed.
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| I think that there are a couple doomsday seedbanks/vaults. They are all in very cold places. I wonder what is their plan to get the seeds to warm places after doomsday. |
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- Posted by kerry_t_australia 9 (My Page) on Tue, Nov 18, 08 at 19:09
| Yes I have wondered about that too, Bromadams. I have been considering ordering some brom seed through the Brom-L group. Eric Gouda keeps it stored at 3% RH (relative humidity). My concern is that by the time it is posted from Europe to Oz, it might no longer be viable? K |
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| My german friend, Timm Stolten, the curator at Heidelberg Botanical Garden had germinated Dyckia seeds which stored in freezer for 11 years !!! successfully. |
Here is a link that might be useful: Dyckias from the Iceage
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- Posted by splinter1804 (My Page) on Wed, Nov 19, 08 at 14:56
| Hi everyone - Thanks a lot for all the interesting information. I guess I'll have to see what works for me. All the best, Nev. |
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