Seed Preparation Techniques to Maximize Germination in the Nursery
8AM (Hawaii) / 10AM (Alaska) / 11AM (Pacific) / 12PM (Mountain) / 1PM (Central) / 2PM (Eastern)
Nabil Khadduri (Washington Department of Natural Resources)
Looking to improve nursery germination? Seeing discrepancies between lab tests and actual germ in greenhouse and field production? This presentation will cover fundamental seed preparation techniques to maximize both germination capacity (total germ) and germ speed. Selected “advanced” techniques will also be discussed. The webinar focus is on conifers of the Pacific Northwest, with general applicability of most methods.