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Re: frittilaria seed

Linda,

Normally west-side-of-Cascades weather is fine for Fritillaria 
germination.  Freezing isn't necessary, just temperatures averaging in 
the low 40s Fahrenheit.

But for most summer-dormant bulbs, the earlier sowing the better.  
End-of-October is very reliable, mid-winter [when I sow most of my 
perennials] is iffy for Fritillaria, Narcissus, Calochortus, and other 
choice bulbs.

Loren Russell, Corvallis, Oregon

On Tue, 15 Jul 1997, Guy Wilson wrote:

> Thanks Magnar!! I will probably put mine in the fridge as snow is
> undependable here. 
> Linda
> PNW WA
> Zone7/8
> 
> ----------
> > From: Magnar Aspaker <magnar@aspaker.no>
> > To: seeds-list@eskimo.com
> > Subject: Re: frittilaria seed
> > Date: Tuesday, July 15, 1997 2:55 PM
> > 
> > Linda;
> > 
> > I have propagated Fritillaria from seeds several times. I had F.
> > pallidiflora, F. meleagris, F. nigra, F. pyrenaica, and F. sachalinensis
> in
> > bloom this spring, all grown from seeds. My experience is that
> Fritillarias
> > need cold treatment to germinate. I sow them in the autumn and leave them
> > outside under snow cower over winter. Then they germinate next spring. If
> > you don't have snow the fridge may be useful. They don't grow fast and
> take
> > 3 to 4 years to bloom.
> > 
> > Happy growing.
> > 
> > Magnar
> > 
> > You wrote:
> > >Has anyone propagated Frittilaria from seed? I have some seed and would
> > >like to try it. Any tips? Is this even possible? Thanks for your help.
> > >Linda
> > >Zone 7/8 PNW WA
> > >horseyhay@protec.net
> > >
> > >
> >
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