Got some Coulter's Matilija Poppy seeds a while back from a native seed supplier and I know they are difficult to germinate, so have been looking at various guides. Saw many references to exposing them to smoke from pine needles/etc. Finally came across one that recommended liquid smoke as an alternative (as long as it is just water and "smoke").

Anybody have experience using liquid smoke for helping seeds germinate? (or real smoke)

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[–] SpeakSizzling@lemmy.dbzer0.com 3 points 1 week ago

I saw a "how it's made"-style video one about liquid smoke, and it is essentially like blowing smoke into a bottle half-filled with water, and then shaking the bottle (they actually did that to illustrate)

I don't know if it works for germinating seeds, i'm just commenting this in case someone wants to try making liquid smoke, hoping they will post pictures of their "blow smoke into a bottle and shake it"-thing. That sound like a dope thing.

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