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I collected some wild rose seeds and was wondering is there a way to speed up the process of germination?
I took some Kentucky Coffetree seeds which supposedly only germinate after being eaten, then excreted in waste.

I cut a tiny slit in the main seed casing (scarification) which revealed the seed inside, sandpapered it a bit, then let it soak for 24 hours in hot water to soften the seed, then planted it and it sprouted weeks later indoors.

Could I use sandpaper or scarify the rose seed then soak it in hot water for 24 hours before planting it?

Last edited by KeithP; Jan 4th, 2010 at 10:00 AM.
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Either or both of those methods should work. You sent me off to my text books. One other way is to try them (a few of them) between damp paper towels in a bag in your fridge. Check often to see if any sprout and plant the sprouted ones immediately.
Good luck.


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Great, that's a good idea!

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