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Re: Germinating Verbena Bonariensis

MsAlaiyo@aol.com wrote:
> 
> Hi,
> 
> I'm new to the list and have been reading posts for about a month.   I've been
> able to get a lot of help with other seeds I'm germinating just by reading
> others' posts.  However, there is one thing I'm germinating that I need help
> with, please.
> 
> I've been germinating Verbena Bonariensis seeds since Feb. 9.  I ordered them
> from Johnny's.  The seed packet mentions they are slow to germinate, so I
> wasn't expecting anything for a while.  However, one lone seedling--out of
> about 36 seeds that I sowed--is up and I don't know weather to put the whole
> flat under the lights now or wait a couple more days to see if anything else
> comes up (these seeds need darkness to germinate).
> 
> I've always been confused on when to put seedlings under the lights. Some
> gardeners say put the seedlings under lights as soon as the first one comes
> up, others say wait until 30, 40, or 50% have germinated.  I have played this
> by ear in the past, but I don't know what to do about this Verbena.
> 
> Does anyone have experience growing this?  Thanks for your assistance.
> 
> Alaiyo Barnes

Alaiyo,
At the nursery where I work we try to let 80% germinate in darkness 
before removing the cover.  I can't recall if we have planted this 
particular variety yet, but it reseeds itself in my garden every spring 
from seed dropped during fall/winter. Ahh, just pulled up the info from 
the Germination Database (thanks, Duncan).  The Database is at:

http://www.eskimo.com/~mcalpin/tm.html

		Type: Hardy Perennial    				
		Sow : Late Winter/Late Spring and Late
                    Summer/Autumn
                    Germination Days: 14-90
                    Germination Temp: 65
                    Light/Dark: Darkness - Place trays in total darkness
                    Media: Well drained
                    Sow Depth : 1/16"
                    Comments: Bonariensis & Venosa. See No. 14. 
			(Pre-chill for 2 weeks).
Looks like you may have to move your flat to a cool location for two 
weeks then move back to a warmer place for germination to take place.
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