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I am fairly new to seed collecting and was just personally introduced to the weevil. Ya!! Something new for today!
I collected hardy hibiscus seeds just 8 days ago and today found to my surprise...weevils. Being a gardener, I'm not squirmish to bugs and am used to things crawling out of unexpected places...however I became intrigued when I realized these came out of the seed. I have perfect little holes in over a dozen seeds.
I have searched and read quite a few threads on DG about weevils and have become a little confused. Therefore I'm seeking the expertise of fellow gardeners and scientists...when you collect the dried out seed will the weevils be killed by freezing the seed or does it just incubate them until warmer temps come around? I know they will live through refrigeration but couldn't find anyone giving any specific advice. How do you trade and store hardy hibiscus seed to fend off the weevil? Also, do weevils attack 'rose of sharon' seeds as well? Thanks for any help and clarification!
~chele
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