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Hi, I have germinated all my perennials with the paper towel method this year with success. It beats sowing in soil.

What I do is as soon as I see a tiny root emerge, I plant the sprouting seed in a seeding flat, spacing 1" apart. Make sure that the root is pointed downwards. I hold the seed by its seed cover, using a tweezer and guide the seed into a hole made in the soil. Plant it at the depth that is recommended for the variety.

Once the sprout is up and growing with 1 or 2 sets of leaves, I transfer them into their own small pots.

This way you have control over growing conditions. They would also grow quicker. At this time I put my potted seedlings in a Large plastic storage bin for protection and let them have morning sun while I harden them off. I bring them in at night if below 50F degrees.

Caption: Here are part of those I sowed this year protected from wind in a plastic bin.