A |
Seed should germinate when sown in a warm location. |
B |
Hot water treatment: Bring water to a boil, remove from heat, pour over seeds, and soak for 24 hours.. Generally this is for seed with a thick seedcoat. |
C |
(# of days of cold moist stratification) Seeds germinate after a period of cold, moist stratification. Mix seeds with a handful of damp vermiculite or clean sand (moist—but not wet). Place mixture in a sealed plastic bag and store in a refrigerator, NOT the freezer. |
D |
Sow on the surface of the soil. Generally these seeds are very small. |
E |
These seeds need a 60-90 day warm, moist period followed by a 60-90 day cold, moist period. |
F |
These seeds need a 60-90 day cold, moist period followed by a 60-90 day warm, moist period followed by a 2nd cold, 60-90 day moist period. |
G |
Highest germination rate in cool soil. |
H |
Seeds need scarification: One way this can be achieved is to rub the seed between two sheets of sand paper. If code "C" is also called for, scarify first. |
I |
Legume Inoculant (more info next year). |
J |
Legume seeds (more info next year). |
K |
Parasitic species which needs a host plant. |
L |
Plant fresh seed or keep seed moist. |
M |
Best results when seed sown outdoors in the fall for a natural winter. |