Re: Columbine seeds
- To: perennials@mallorn.com
- Subject: Re: Columbine seeds
- From: "* P* L* <lindsey@mallorn.com>
- Date: Mon, 16 Mar 1998 13:27:45 -0600 (CST)
> I had started my columbine seeds in some jiffy pots, and put down in my
> cellar under lights to germinate (as I do with almost all of my seeds, with
> fine success). Anyway, then I read here that the columbine seeds should be
> refrigerated first to germinate. Can I refrigerate them now that they are
> in moist peat pots, and hope for success? How long do I chill them, and
> then what temperature do I put them out in after being in the refrigerator?
> Thanks.
Hi Deb,
Yes, columbines do need a period of cold stratification prior to
germination. As long as the peat pots are kept moist, you shouldn't
have any problems refrigerating them -- it should be for about 3 weeks.
After that, keep them moist and warm (about 75F) until they germinate,
then make sure that they get air flow and move them to a cooler area
(65F).
Chris
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