Propagation: Deno method, 1 by

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turningbasin You are welcome.

Since seed sowing will come soon again, here is an update that I am trying now with daylily seeds but can be used with any seeds that are large enough to handle.

Instead of using paper towels, I am doing Deno a la Vermiculite. I fill the 2x3" zip lock bags 1/2" full (tampered down) with moist vermiculite. Then I place 3 seeds on top, then another 1/2" layer on top of the seeds and close the bag.

Continue as with paper towels--hardy perennials in the fridge for 3 weeks, etc. You can place more seeds in the bag, just add enough vermiculite. I only use 3 for daylilies because I plant in 6-packs after sprouting. Vermiculite is working great for me. It is sterile. Also you can tell if a seed has germinated by stirring the seeds around a bit.

1] QUICK START---a hormone to help roots establish quickly. I use it when I plant in the house, and in the garden/nursery.
2] Seeds (daylily) in vermiculite ready to be covered and placed in fridge.

I use a Seeding Mix to plant when seeds have sprouted. The mix is fine in texture, unlike potting soil.