Germination of Crocus seeds

[pehe]

I just found these interesting papers:
"Seed afterripening and germination photoinhibition in the genus Crocus (Iridaceae)"

https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Costas_Thanos/publication/281281245_Seed_afterripening_and_germination_photoinhibition_in_the_genus_Crocus_Iridaceae/links/55defbbb08ae45e825d3cbba.pdf

"Seed Germination of Some Crocus Species of Western Anatolia1"

http://dergipark.ulakbim.gov.tr/anadolu/article/download/5000140588/5000128583

Poul

[anita]

Hi Poul,
Thanks for posting the link. Really interesting information even if it simply confirms some existing planting strategies. I'm not a botanist or plant scientist so others should read the article firsthand. But what I gained from it is that a large group of Mediterranean crocus germinate better if given warm - summer eqivalent stratification - in temps of up to 20 C - and that a number of species will not germinate if they are still in the light... (Photoinhibition). This did not apply to all species.
Thanks Anita

[pehe]

You are welcome. I think it is important to share as much knowlegde as possible how to get success in growing Crocus.

Poul