Propagation: How to sow indoors in "cool " place, 1 by

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It is difficult to give advise when you don't mention what plant/s you are referring to.

In general, annual plant can be started at room temp. Perennials, especially hardy ones, often requires cold temps with moisture, (referred to as stratification). Depending on variety/genus they can be sown in flats then left ouside in shade or unheated garage to sprout in the spring as temperature warms. Freezing will not hurt them. Also in the fridge.

This is how I start iris seeds. They need the flunctuating temperature. Below are my iris seeds in individual containers then placed in the larger bin. They will sprout this spring. This is my second year doing likewise.

Check out the forum "Winter Sowing" Lots of friendly folks there who winter sow all types of seeds.

This message was edited Jan 19, 2012 8:26 PM