Water Testing Sarracenia Seeds for Viability

Derick asks if "water test" (float = dead, sink = viable) works for Sarracenia seeds, and if nursery uses it.

Expert Response: Untested but Promising

Jeff Dallas: Never tested with Sarracenia, but anecdotally works for vegetable seeds. Suggests trying it and reporting back—he'll test this winter too. Would have saved headaches last year (1% germination from old, unrefrigerated seed). Properly stored Sarracenia seed viable up to 7 years; many hardy sundews similar.

Good Growing!

Jeff Dallas
Sarracenia Northwest
www.cobraplant.com