Re: outdoor sowing of perennials

In my experience some perennials seem to germinate much better after
outside treatment. Some that come to mind are Astrantia, Cyclamen,Viola,
Alstromeria, and Helleborus. Often I just stack the flats in a corner
outside and cover top with screen until it begins to warm up, thenlay them
out covered again. Most don't germinate until the weather warms , but it
pays to check once in a while to make sure germination hasn't
started(Eremurus germinates at 40F).
Cheers, Brian
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From: ginny <vhw95@fast.net>
To: perennials@mallorn.com
Subject: outdoor sowing of perennials
Date: Thursday, January 29, 1998 9:42 AM

Hello everyone!  Here's a question to start some conversation.  Who
among you has started perennial seeds in pots/flats/seedbeds outside
over the winter?  What works for you.  What perennials benefit from
sowing this way?  Which ones are failures?  What are some of the
techniques you use?  i.e.  screening secured over flats to keep out
critters, etc.?  Would love to hear others experiences.
 
Thanks,
 
Ginny (zone 6)
vhw95@fast.net
 

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