SEED EXTRACTION

This year I have some Lithops seed capsules and I have to extract the seeds as a first step before sowing.

Lithops seed capsules open when wet as in the wild this means the seed is released when conditions are favourable.

Seed capsule of Lithops aucampiae.

Sprayed with water.

......and the capsule opens revealing seeds which can be removed by picking out.

The seed is small and should be stored in a dry place until sowing.

This method works fine for small numbers of capsules.