TOPIC: First try at stratification

Thanks guys, for the kind words. I got so excited when I started sifting out the seed , I forgot to take pictures of that.

I have read Scotts book and have gotten some great ideas from it (the box). I have great respect for his knowledge on the subject. The subject of de-pulping seeds has never seemed right to me. Of course it's probably a needed step for large commercial operations. Do what works for you. I believe pretty firmly that a Ginseng berry probably has so many beneficial ingredients that promote good health for the seed that I want that seed in contact with berry pulp as long as possible. Then I want them soaking up all the energy the forest floor can contribute.

I think humans often stumble when trying to improve on what Mother nature has perfected. I'm just trying to help her along a little. My berries have the benefit of rain and melting snow washing down all the nutrients and good bacteria from the decaying leaf litter and forest soil while they're in the box. Introducing any ingredient that a seed wouldn't encounter in the wild is of no interest to me. The temperature is regulated by Geothermal control free of charge, compliments of the Earths core. If only the strongest seed survive, then that's what nature intended.
More adventures to come.

rpdgrump,
That was a great pictorial presentation. Good job of getting all that on camera. That will be a learning experience for a lot of young growers. Thanks also for answering all the questions that I threw at you. It answered a lot for me.

Hugh