Species that will Germinate without Pretreatment

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

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 [...]

It’s Pouring Seed Mixes

It really is Fall.  Everyone is busily scurrying about, trying to finish up their projects before it gets really cold and people want to hibernate.  Seed is being harvested and cleaned.  Many of you are ready to plant your seed as this is the ideal time to do so.  Under natural conditions,  seed falls to [...]