Propagation: What have you wintersowed so far #4, 1 by sandstreet

sandstreet wrote:
Well, I completely successfully got some Delphinium seeds to germinate using the method described here: http://www.delphinium.co.nz/GrowFromSeed.htm

I've attached one pic of my little seedlings -- PROOF that it worked! These were Pacific Giants, but I also had Butterfly Blend going.

It was very easy. However, I started them in July, went on vacation and had to have a friend look after them, and I think I didn't plant them soon enough. I had about 30 itty little sprouts, but only a few with true leaves and was only able to plant 2 or 4 in August. I doubt they will come back up again this spring.

I am going to try the above method again, and take better care of them. However, I was so hopeful that winter sowing would work b/c I think the above method failed due to "dampening off" that people talk about so frequently? Not sure ...

I'm wondering if I cover a few of my Delph jugs with a dark towel for 2 weeks if that will help things along. I may give this a try since I have so many delph jugs out there :)