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Re: Cold stratificatio

Hi Jim, cold stratification is simply exposing the seeds to a cool
temperature for a certain length of time.  This can be done by planting
the seeds in the fall or winter, or if you live in an area that doesn't
get cold, or want to germinate them at a time they wouldn't normally
germinate, you can stick in the fridge with moist vermiculite, peat moss,
paper towels would probably work.   Some species need only 21 days, some
need 60, or
need warm-cold or warm-cold-warm stratification.  That means the seeds are
planted in the summer, or in a warm room for a certain period, then go
outisde for the winter, or exposed to cool temps for about 45 days, and
warmed outside in spring and early summer... Many wildflower and tree
seeds need this.

Hope that helps,
Sambo  

On Tue, 17 Feb 1998, TGC-The Graphics Connection wrote:

> I am ready to start many of my wildflower seeds. I understand that there is
> a germination method known as "cold stratification" that promises a
> significantly greater percentage of germination than that associated with
> most other methods.
> 
> Can somebody explain the process of cold stratification to me, or point me
> in the direction of a source of this information?
> 
> Jim Klett
> 
> "Give me the luxuries of life, and I will willingly do without the necessities"
> - Frank Lloyd Wright
> 
>
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