Utricularia seed storage question

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By ChelleB1005 -  Sat Dec 10, 2022 8:04 pm
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- Sat Dec 10, 2022 8:04 pm #425526

I've got U. bisquamata and subulata in my outdoor pots and they've got alot of seed pods. If I harvested the seeds to replant next year or to send to others how long are they viable for and how do I store or ship them? Thank you.

Re: Utricularia seed storage question#425531

By ChefDean -  Sat Dec 10, 2022 10:40 pm
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- Sat Dec 10, 2022 10:40 pm #425531

Make sure they're dried out, put them in an origami envelope (like the ones I send you seeds in), and stick them in your fridge for storage. I'm not sure on shelf life, but they should remain viable for a couple of years at least.
For shipping, send them like I send seeds to you.

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Re: Utricularia seed storage question#425534

By ChelleB1005 -  Sat Dec 10, 2022 10:45 pm
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- Sat Dec 10, 2022 10:45 pm #425534

Thank you, would you like any for the seed bank?

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By Sundews69 -  Sat Dec 10, 2022 10:50 pm
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- Sat Dec 10, 2022 10:50 pm #425535

How do you pollinate utric flowers?

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By ChelleB1005 -  Sat Dec 10, 2022 11:09 pm
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- Sat Dec 10, 2022 11:09 pm #425536

They are outside so they may have been insect pollinated or self.

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By Panman -  Sat Dec 10, 2022 11:11 pm
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- Sat Dec 10, 2022 11:11 pm #425538

I would put the paper packets inside a plastic bag. Otherwise you stand the chance of the frost free refrigerator drying the seeds too much.

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Re: Utricularia seed storage question#425544

By ChefDean -  Sun Dec 11, 2022 12:16 am
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- Sun Dec 11, 2022 12:16 am #425544

ChelleB1005 wrote: ↑Sat Dec 10, 2022 10:45 pm Thank you, would you like any for the seed bank?

If you have some you'd like to donate, definitely. Utric seeds are uncommon in the seed bank, but seem to go quickly.

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