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RE: Unidentified subject!

I can only comment on the wildflower seeds. Many wildflower varieties need
to be exposed to the moisture and cold of fall and winter in order to
germinate.

> -----Original Message-----
> From:	Sonnie Croft [SMTP:newleaf@bright.net]
> Sent:	Friday, September 18, 1998 7:26 AM
> To:	seeds-list@eskimo.com
> Subject:	Unidentified subject!
> 
> I have a pack of wildflower seeds which says "best to plant in fall".  If
> I
> sow these seeds anytime in the next month or so, some will surely
> germinate
> and leave tiny seedlings to try to survive the winter.  Surely most will
> freeze to death.  So, when directions tell one to plant in fall, does this
> mean wait till Nov. or early Dec. when weather is cold enough to prevent
> germination till spring ?  Sounds simple enough when I write it out, but
> why don't they make this clear on the seed packs?
> 
> Also, I have some seedlings of Lupin (seed pack says "plant in fall" - OK,
> I rushed things here) which are just starting to produce second set of
> leaves.  Is there any way to save these seedlings till spring ?  I have a
> greenhouse, but I don't think these plants will like growing in pots all
> winter for setting out in spring - I believe they develop long tap roots
> and wouldn't have enough room for this in pots.  Can I put them in groups
> in really DEEP, large pots ?  How would they then be treated ?  TIA
> 
> Sonnie
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