I put my maple seeds in a ziplock baggie with a damp paper towel. Then into the refrigerator for 60-120 days. I had previously used damp spagnum moss, but found it was easier to prevent too much moisture with a paper towel.

Frank

thanks if any one who knows a lot about j maples sees this thread please give me your input also. im new to j maple seed germinating so i dont want to mess up.

betula
frankp0 pretty well covered it. Then wait till spring and set the seeds out.
You can get a lot of info about Maples by punching up Maple Society forum, then go the the forum.
If you think you like Maples just wait till you meet these folks.
Good Luck

thanks for the help, and Wow you were right about the maple society very in depth thank you again.

elijah

I was also wondering, I have some matsumurae maple seeds germinating in high quality seed mixture all in individual pots that are in little greenhouses. I have them in my room and they are under a indoor plant light that provides enough warmth to keep presipitation on the tops of the greenhouses and good soil temp. What i am wondering is if I put my O Isami J. Maples in that same environment (when the cold stratafication is over) will they do well in that type of environment? The reason I am wondering this is because I read somewhere that A.Japonicum Matsumarae and A. Japonicum O Isami germinate diffeent because one doesnt require cold stratification. thanks again

elijah