Falkon
10-03-07, 12:32 PM
I want to plant cilantro. My friend has a big bag of coriander seeds. Is there any reason I can't use those? Should I soak them in water for a couple of days to get them to germinate?
Foo - any reason this wouldn't work?
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noisebeam
10-03-07, 12:38 PM
They very well may germinate. Keep 'em warm and moist. Puting some in a cup of water overnight can't hurt.
They may not germinate if old and/or processed.
Al
They may not germinate if old and/or processed.
Al
Falkon
10-03-07, 12:40 PM
If this doesn't do anything, I guess it doesn't hurt to get a packet from the store.
noisebeam
10-03-07, 12:42 PM
You should know in a matter of a week to a week and a half.
Al
Al
trsidn
10-03-07, 12:42 PM
I would put them in a wet paper towel rather than a glass of water. If they are old, they may not. If he collected the seeds from his own plants, the odds are good. We do that every year.
noisebeam
10-03-07, 12:46 PM
I would put them in a wet paper towel rather than a glass of water. If they are old, they may not. If he collected the seeds from his own plants, the odds are good. We do that every year.
Paper towel works too, but if you leave them in there even a few days mold can develop. I've since just given seeds an overnight soak, then put them in the ground.
Both ways are fine of course.
The cilantro in my back yard self seeds every year.
Al
Paper towel works too, but if you leave them in there even a few days mold can develop. I've since just given seeds an overnight soak, then put them in the ground.
Both ways are fine of course.
The cilantro in my back yard self seeds every year.
Al
Falkon
10-03-07, 12:47 PM
nah, it's a bag of coriander seeds for cooking Indian food. I just figured it might save me having to buy a pouch of seeds.
noisebeam
10-03-07, 12:50 PM
nah, it's a bag of coriander seeds for cooking Indian food. I just figured it might save me having to buy a pouch of seeds.
Still may work, unless they have been heat dried, or irridated perhaps, or are old.
One advantage (besides higher germination rate) of buying seeds is you know exactly what variety you are getting. Some are better suited for different climates, some are more likely to bolt than others too, which is nice if you want the leaves vs. seeds.
Al
Still may work, unless they have been heat dried, or irridated perhaps, or are old.
One advantage (besides higher germination rate) of buying seeds is you know exactly what variety you are getting. Some are better suited for different climates, some are more likely to bolt than others too, which is nice if you want the leaves vs. seeds.
Al