Questions tagged [cold-stratification]
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Will Sugar Maple (Acer Saccharum) seeds germinate if the cold stratification process took place in the freezer instead of in the refrigerator?
I'm cold stratifying sugar maple seeds. But since the germination rates are fairly low, I'm cold stratifying them in the freezer so that it would be more similar to canadian cold winter temperatures. Will the seeds sprout when They're taken out of…
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Starting Iris Seeds Indoors
I placed some bearded iris seeds in moistened commercially produced starting/potting mix at the end of January and placed them in the refrigerator. Per some instructions I had found on YouTube, I allowed them to sit in the fridge for about 6 weeks.…
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Can I plant horse-chestnut seeds directly in the yard & skip cold-stratification period?
I have been collecting these nuts. I think they're horse chestnuts, but I'm not sure. I just like the tree and would like to plant them in my yard.
I have been reading about how to plant them, and all instructions begin by a cold stratification…
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Cold stratifying seeds in cell planter
I have a few types of plants that require cold stratification. Most suggestions I've read (including the instructions on the seed pack) say to do this in the fridge.
Since I am planning to start them in cell trays, can I simply plant them now and…
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