Photo by Melody

Beginner Gardening: Winter sowing vs spring vacation. zone 5a Ontario , 1 by

Communities > Forums

Image Copyright

In reply to: Winter sowing vs spring vacation. zone 5a Ontario

Forum: Beginner Gardening

<<< Previous photo Back to post
Photo of Winter sowing vs spring vacation. zone 5a Ontario
wrote:
I WS iris seeds that are from my own crosses. They need stratification and flunctuating temps.
I plant them in plastic shoe boxes in moist potting soil, cover and place them on the north side of my house all winte. Since they are covered they never dry out. They won't sprout until warm weather of spring.

Below are boxes placed in a bin to keep them safe.