Pretreating seed to kill viruses etc

mensplace · December 19, 2009

I have read of the following as ways to pretreat seed:
1. Soak in a 1 part cholorine to 4 parts water for 40 minutes
2. Soak in 120 degree F water for 20 minutes

Both seem harsh, but I AM NOT A SCIENTIST! Do not attempt this unless you know them to be safe. My question is, how necessary are such efforts. Are such pests really that likely to be transmitted on seed? If so, should either method be used by total rookies like myself?

Is this even something that is worth worrying about?

December 19, 2009	#1
mensplace Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: USA Posts: 1,013	Pretreating seed to kill viruses etc I have read of the following as ways to pretreat seed: 1. Soak in a 1 part cholorine to 4 parts water for 40 minutes 2. Soak in 120 degree F water for 20 minutes Both seem harsh, but I AM NOT A SCIENTIST! Do not attempt this unless you know them to be safe. My question is, how necessary are such efforts. Are such pests really that likely to be transmitted on seed? If so, should either method be used by total rookies like myself? Is this even something that is worth worrying about?