Rich Uncle Hosta seeds not sprouting

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Posted by bishop5 5 (My Page) on

Mon, Sep 1, 14 at 10:42

I received 10 Rich Uncle Hosta seeds. I tried the paper towel method with no success for the first 5. The second group implanted in seed started on August 7th. To date nothing has come up.

I'm wondering if I would refrigerate for 4-8 weeks? Any suggestions or ideas?

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Posted by morz8 Z8 Wa coast (My Page) on
Mon, Sep 1, 14 at 12:30

The usual recommendation for hosta is, if no germination takes place in 3-4 weeks, move the sown seeds, moist, into the refrigerator or outside if appropriate climate/season where they will be exposed to temps of approx. 40F for 2-4 weeks. Then bring back to warmer for germination.

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