Re: RE: HYB: Seeds Germinating

Well I'm pretty sure that it doesn't matter if the temp is below 40 F or near or freezing.

The 40 F is chosen because that is the maximum temp at which vernalization can occur (in theory).  And there really is no point in going colder tha 32 F, right?  

I think it should make no difference as long as the temps are in that range from 32- 40 F.  I think they would be just fine if they are lower than that as long it the seed can handle being at that temp (i.e. not actually at a germinating stage).  The seed being exposed to the air and drying out while being at freezing temps prob would be good either.


>I don't know how temperatures <below> freezing affect vernalization 
>rate.  If one month of the three is below freezing, does that matter? 
>Or do they need a total of three months below 40oF and above freezing?

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