Propagation: First Time Wintersowing #7: The sproutlet watch., 0 by

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WS to stratify (cold treatment) perennial seeds.

I don't use jugs, I use my refrigerator to give seeds the stratification they need, and it works great, also quicker! No oversowing and can plant the sprouted seeds in flats with plenty of space beween. No planting in a bunch and have wasted seeds. No worry over weather. Can stratify seeds all year long.

How??

I sow using the Deno method. A moist kitchen paper towel containing the seeds, then placed in a ziplock baggie and stored in the fridge for those seeds that need the cold treatment. Stored at room temp for those that don't. Works like a charm every time.

I nicked and soaked Hibiscus seeds then placed in paper towel. They sprouted in 2 days. The seeds were 3 years old. The first time I tried sowing from the same package, I sowed in a flat with seeding mix. One only sprouted. Now, I have 12 seedlings.

All the seedling in the photo were sown by the Deno method and transferred to flats or 6-packs. I have 2 more trays full that were sown the same way. I started sowing on Feb 18.