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I know that there is a way to remove the chance of virus spores( septoria)on seeds by exposing them to hot water, How long?? What Temperature?? Smiler
 
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The chance of the spores being on the seeds is very low in the first place - septoria lives soil and thrives in moist conditions. It really isn't necessary to try to sterilize the seeds. Solarizing the soil is a much better idea. Hot water tends to cook things, and a cooked seed is a dead one.
 
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