Date: Sat, 3 Apr 1999 02:14:53 EST
From: WIM VANHAUWAERT <WIM.VANHAUWAERT@student.kuleuven.ac.be>
To: Multiple recipients of list <ibogaine@ibogaine.org>
Subject: Re: Seeds
>Ibo--Hi. I saw your request for advice on seed germination. Great succes has
>been obtained by sowing the seeds in moisened, folded paper towels which are
>inserted in baggies for incubation. It is mandatory that the seeds are
>soaked in hydrogen peroxide before sowing. Soak them until the peroxide
>stops bubbling off of the seeds. Take a decent pair of tweezers, or better
>yet nice forceps, and remove all traces of seed pulp. The hydrogen peroxide
>aids in the loosening of the pulp nicely. After removing the pulp give them
>a last dip and then place the seed in the towel. Make sure that the paper
>towel is not sopping wet, squeeze out most of the excess water. Keep the
>seeds warm and examine the seeds every few days for signs of germination or
>mold. At the first sign of mold you must give the seeds another peroxide
>soak. Germination of viable seed begins as early as 3 weeks and up to two
>months for the stubborn seeds.
>The seeds should not begin to show any signs of mold for at least a few
>weeks and any seeds that constantly mold are most likely unviable.Hopes
this helps.
Just wondering but is it the same process for tabernanthe iboga seeds??
best regards,
wim
PS.
what kind of soil to use??
humidity??
ph??
lightintensity??
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