Deno’s Garden

Asimina triloba

Genus Asimina

This source reports two treatments. Both are shown.

Protocol 1

DerivedN. C. Deno, 1996

Difficulty Moderate Rated by us, not by the source.

Start around September 3, 2027 for a May 3 last frost. Too late for spring 2027 — that needed starting on September 2, 2026.

  1. Cold moist stratification

    Duration: 90 daysTemperature: 40°F 4°C

  2. Warm moist stratification

    Duration: 90 daysTemperature: 70°F 21°C

about 6 months from start to sowing. Then 35 days to germinate.

76% germination in 0–35 days.

Seed Germination Theory and Practice, 1st Supplement — N. C. Deno, 1996 · 1st Supplement, Asimina p. 23Public domain
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Asimina (Annonaceae). A. triloba germ. 40-70(76% in 0-5 w). It is now found that germination will take place in 70 GA-3(50% in 4-6 w).
Seed Germination Theory and Practice, 1st Supplement, 1st Supplement, Asimina p. 23. Quoted exactly. Every value on this card comes from this record, except the difficulty rating, which is ours; the step names come from a fixed list.

Protocol 2

DerivedN. C. Deno, 1996

Difficulty Moderate Rated by us, not by the source.

Start around February 22, 2027 for a May 3 last frost.

  1. Gibberellic acid soak

  2. Sow and cover

    Temperature: 70°F 21°C

No stated waiting before sowing. Then 42 days to germinate.

50% germination in 28–42 days.

Seed Germination Theory and Practice, 1st Supplement — N. C. Deno, 1996 · 1st Supplement, Asimina p. 23Public domain
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Asimina (Annonaceae). A. triloba germ. 40-70(76% in 0-5 w). It is now found that germination will take place in 70 GA-3(50% in 4-6 w).
Seed Germination Theory and Practice, 1st Supplement, 1st Supplement, Asimina p. 23. Quoted exactly. Every value on this card comes from this record, except the difficulty rating, which is ours; the step names come from a fixed list.