|
Some of these posts are very old and might contain outdated information. You may wish to search for newer posts instead.
|
spaceman101
Friend to all



Registered: 01/18/13
Posts: 11,726
Loc: In heaven bored as hell
|
Cobweb Mold on seeds before storage.
#21167832 - 01/23/15 03:51 PM (9 years, 3 months ago) |
|
|
Hey guys I just harvested some pepper seeds and about half had cobweb mold growing inside around the seeds so I just tossed those in a pan of their own away from the healthy ones. I was wandering if I could soak the molded seeds in peroxide for a lil while then let them dry and put them in storage after all that? Would that help and make them healthy and viable for next years grow?
|
Johnny Dont
500 Don'ts of Knife Safety


Registered: 04/24/14
Posts: 1,830
|
Re: Cobweb Mold on seeds before storage. [Re: spaceman101]
#21168306 - 01/23/15 06:04 PM (9 years, 3 months ago) |
|
|
probably not the answer you wanted, but if i find any moldy chilli pods, i just toss those and only save seed from the good ones.
I have never tried to save seeds from questionable ones, so im probably little help.
I make ristras with the chilli I let go red, but my climate is very conducive to drying them out without much problem.
-------------------- I have left life and loves behind me, to be blown about as the sea desires, to have the freedom of the open air, and to be witness to the making of the world.
|
spaceman101
Friend to all



Registered: 01/18/13
Posts: 11,726
Loc: In heaven bored as hell
|
Re: Cobweb Mold on seeds before storage. [Re: Johnny Dont]
#21168396 - 01/23/15 06:25 PM (9 years, 3 months ago) |
|
|
Yea I was hoping to collect more seeds than I was able to get from the good pods. I was only able to get a small amount of non contaminated seeds. So I guess the best bet would be just to toss them out.
|
Johnny Dont
500 Don'ts of Knife Safety


Registered: 04/24/14
Posts: 1,830
|
Re: Cobweb Mold on seeds before storage. [Re: spaceman101]
#21168507 - 01/23/15 07:03 PM (9 years, 3 months ago) |
|
|
the best bet, maybe
you might be able to clean them and then attempt to germinate them.
If you have the space, you could try. I just wouldnt waste my windowsil, which is valuable realestate around here
make sure they dry all the way, they cant grow mold with no water content in them
-------------------- I have left life and loves behind me, to be blown about as the sea desires, to have the freedom of the open air, and to be witness to the making of the world.
|
cowsRmeat
Don't step on the MomeRaths



Registered: 04/23/14
Posts: 3,153
Loc: Wonderland
|
Re: Cobweb Mold on seeds before storage. [Re: Johnny Dont]
#21169030 - 01/23/15 09:46 PM (9 years, 3 months ago) |
|
|
Yeah, I was gonna kinda mention the same thing. Do an experiment! If you have the room, that is. I am curious to see if it is possible...
-------------------- One day Alice came to a fork in the road and saw a Cheshire cat in a tree. 'Which road do I take?' she asked. 'Where do you want to go?' was his response. 'I don't know', Alice answered. 'Then', said the cat, 'it doesn't matter.'
|
spaceman101
Friend to all



Registered: 01/18/13
Posts: 11,726
Loc: In heaven bored as hell
|
Re: Cobweb Mold on seeds before storage. [Re: cowsRmeat]
#21169219 - 01/23/15 10:25 PM (9 years, 3 months ago) |
|
|
Yea I think that's what I'll do. I'll soak some of the contaminated ones with peroxide let them dry and put in the fridge until time to sprout. I'll put some directly in another bag in the fridge to clean before sprouting with peroxide and I'll just try to sprout some without cleaning. I've still got plenty clean ones to sprout but I was hoping to be able to clean some so that I could do a nice giveaway with those.
|
|