Viewing post #1232338 by tveguy3

Well, using the refrigerator to stratify the seeds allows you to plant them in the early fall or winter, and then harden them off and get them lined out earlier so that they will not take so long to bloom. I got about 1/4 of them to bloom one year later that way. I tried putting them outside and got 3 seeds out of 3 pots full to germinate, then it took 3 years for them to bloom. The seeds are pretty easily transferred to pots even if they have a root growing. I've had some with the root growing into the paper towel, and I just planted the bit of paper with the seed and it grew fine. I try to get them planted before Dec. 1, and some years I actually do get them planted that early. I would rather plant them earlier, but don't seem to get that done. Last year after I planted them I put them in the basement on the window ledges where the temps are between 45 and 55 degrees. I got much better germination then I ever did when I kept them in the house by a warm window. I'm really just a beginner here, others who have done it longer could add some advice I'm sure. Having a green house sure would make this a much easier task I'm thinking.