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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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