Propagation: Too late for zone 5- seed stratification?, 1 by

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Planti
You're welcome.
I did forget to mention the method for tiny seeds. I tried it with Aubrieta and Arabis. Here is how you do it.

These needed stratification for 2 weeks in fridge. Moisten peatmoss and place in a clear plastic container. I used the kind you get from Albertson when you buy salads. Sprinkle your fine seeds in the peatmoss. Blend them into the peat. Cover container and stick in the fridge.

After 2 weeks, leave them covered in room temp. When you see some sprouts, prepare and moisten a flat of seeding mix. Spread the peatmoss/seed mix on top of the soil. Lightly pat down. Place the flat in a plastic bag and close. Keep it where you will see it and not forget. The sprouted seeds will continue to grow with more coming along.

I'm enclosing a photo of Arabis and Aubrieta seedlings that I sowed as prescribed above. What will I do with them all? Actually, I will thin them out to stand 1" apart. Since I am the seed-sower in the family, I will share with my daughter.



This message was edited Mar 24, 2009 5:27 PM