Species that will Germinate without Pretreatment
March 25, 2010 by Kathy
Filed under Customer FAQ's, Species and Product Overview
Quite often, customers ask us for a list of species that do not require any stratification; those that could be planted in Spring and will germinate when the soil temperatures warm up. We classify these species under germination code ‘A’ meaning: Germ Code A: Seed should germinate upon sowing in a warm location. No pretreatment [...]
Seed Stratifying: one method
January 21, 2010 by Arnel
Filed under How to Guides
There are many different methods to stratifying seeds. Here is what works well for me for the seeds we grow at Prairie Moon: First, I have my dry sand, water, plastic bag and a label: I pour some sand into the bag and pour a little bit of water – just enough to barely moisten [...]
What are the Pros and Cons to a Fall vs. Spring Seeding?
September 14, 2009 by Becky
Filed under Customer FAQ's, How and When to Plant or Collect Seed, How to Guides, Seasonal Reminders
Seeds can be planted in fall, spring or dead of winter. This chart lists the pros and cons of each season. TIME ADVANTAGE DISADVANTAGE Fall (plant mid October until the ground freezes) -Clay soils are easier to work in the fall than the spring -Higher forb/sedge germination in the first growing season -High moisture conditions [...]
