Which Ones Need Stratification?

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Posted by nutsaboutflowers 2b/3a (My Page) on

Mon, Mar 28, 11 at 13:53

Hello all =:)

I've gone crazy and purchased lots of bags of seeds and have read things on GardenWeb until I'm almost cross-eyed =:)

How do I know if certain seeds need stratification or not? Wouldn't it be nice if the package told me?

Among other things, I'd like to start Johnny Jump-Ups, Dianthus, Primula, Milkweed, and Delphinium. Can I just plant all of these today in the basement, or do they need cold treatment first???

Thanks in advance for your help.

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Posted by morz8 Z8 Wa coast (My Page) on
Mon, Mar 28, 11 at 14:08

Depends on which primrose, milkweed, dianthus you have seeds for -

You can look them up here:

Here is a link that might be useful: Clothiers germination database

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Posted by nutsaboutflowers 2b/3a (My Page) on
Mon, Mar 28, 11 at 18:40

Thank you. I'll bookmark that page. =:)

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Posted by calistoga USDA 9 Ca 15 (My Page) on
Wed, Mar 30, 11 at 10:08

I think the old T&M list is more complete and can still be found free on the net. I downloaded and printed it out years ago and keep it in a binder. It is a lot more convenient to have it so you can take it where ever you do your seeding. Al

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Posted by nutsaboutflowers 2b/3a (My Page) on
Wed, Mar 30, 11 at 12:23

Al, thank you also.

I'll check out that one, too. Can never have too much information.

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