Seed stratification?

Seed stratification?#323902

By Lukebart02 -  Mon Oct 15, 2018 7:40 pm
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- Mon Oct 15, 2018 7:40 pm #323902

Just received some Sarracenia alata seeds. Should I go about stratifying them in the fridge for 4 weeks on a slightly moist paper towel in a bag or should I go with a different approach? Too happy!! Sorry for the obvious questions! Still a newbie to these and wanna make sure they grow happy and healthy!

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Re: Seed stratification?#323911

By Huntsmanshorn -  Mon Oct 15, 2018 10:33 pm
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- Mon Oct 15, 2018 10:33 pm #323911

Paper towel method works great, never had any problems with it and good germination rates but I like 6 weeks better than 4 that's just my personal preference though.

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Re: Seed stratification?#323913

By Lukebart02 -  Mon Oct 15, 2018 10:36 pm
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- Mon Oct 15, 2018 10:36 pm #323913

Huntsmanshorn wrote:Paper towel method works great, never had any problems with it and good germination rates but I like 6 weeks better than 4 that's just my personal preference though.

Thanks for the input! Will do 6 weeks just to be safe! Thanks again!!

Re: Seed stratification?#323954

By KategoricalKarnivore -  Wed Oct 17, 2018 12:32 am
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- Wed Oct 17, 2018 12:32 am #323954

Good luck with my seeds. I always do 4 weeks in a moist paper towel for these S. alata. I usually get around 95%+ germination rate.

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Re: Seed stratification?#323994

By Lukebart02 -  Wed Oct 17, 2018 8:49 pm
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- Wed Oct 17, 2018 8:49 pm #323994

KategoricalKarnivore wrote:Good luck with my seeds. I always do 4 weeks in a moist paper towel for these S. alata. I usually get around 95%+ germination rate.

Thanks for the seeds! Also how long are Sarracenia seeds good for bc I know flytraps start to lose viability after a little bit?

Re: Seed stratification?#323995

By KategoricalKarnivore -  Wed Oct 17, 2018 8:54 pm
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- Wed Oct 17, 2018 8:54 pm #323995

If you keep them in the fridge they will last for years.

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Re: Seed stratification?#323996

By Lukebart02 -  Wed Oct 17, 2018 8:59 pm
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- Wed Oct 17, 2018 8:59 pm #323996

KategoricalKarnivore wrote:If you keep them in the fridge they will last for years.

Ok! Should I keep them in the bag they came in or in a moist paper towel?

Re: Seed stratification?#324007

By bananaman -  Thu Oct 18, 2018 3:03 am
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- Thu Oct 18, 2018 3:03 am #324007

Lukebart02 wrote:
KategoricalKarnivore wrote:If you keep them in the fridge they will last for years.
Ok! Should I keep them in the bag they came in or in a moist paper towel?

Always store seeds dry. Only use a moist paper towel or another source of moisture if you are stratifying them.

Most seeds maintain much better viability dry than wet.

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