A seed is an embryo plant and accommodates just about all of the supplies and power to begin off a brand new plant. To get probably the most from one’s seeds it’s needful to grasp a little bit about their wants in order that simply the suitable situations may be given for profitable development.
One of the crucial normal causes of failures with seed is sowing too deeply; a seed has solely sufficient meals inside itself for a restricted interval of development and a tiny seed sown too deeply quickly expends that power and dies earlier than it could possibly attain the floor. Our seed information, due to this fact, states the optimum depth at which every kind of seed needs to be sown. One other widespread trigger is watering. Seeds want a provide of moisture and air within the soil round them. Holding the soil too moist drives out the air and the seed shortly rots, whereas inadequate water causes the tender seedling to dry out and die. We will completely suggest the Polythene bag technique (No. 11) which helps to beat this downside. Watering of containers of very small seeds ought to at all times be accomplished from under, permitting the water to creep up till the floor glistens.
Most seeds will after all solely germinate between sure temperatures. Too low and the seed takes up water however can’t germinate and due to this fact rots, too excessive and development inside the seed is prevented. Thankfully, most seeds are tolerant of a variety of temperatures however it’s clever to attempt to keep a gradual, not fluctuating temperature, at across the determine we have now advisable in our information. As soon as a number of of the seeds begin to germinate the temperatures may be decreased by about 5 levels F and air flow and lightweight needs to be given.
Some perennials and tree and shrub seeds may be very sluggish and erratic in germination. This will typically be on account of seed dormancy, a situation that stops the seed from germinating even when it’s completely wholesome and all situations for germination are at optimum. The pure technique is to sow the seeds outdoor someplace the place they are going to be sheltered from extremes of local weather, predators, and so forth. and go away them till they emerge, which perhaps two or three seasons later. Dormancy, nevertheless, may be damaged artificially and our part Nos. 12-16 offers with this.
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HINTS ON SEED RAISING
1. Strelitzia and related
Don’t chip or mark the seed coat in any respect however merely take away the orange tuft and soak for as much as 2 hours, and even in a single day. Sow the seeds in moist sand, urgent them into the sand till solely a small a part of the black seed is seen and develop in a temperature of 75 levels F at the hours of darkness and be sure that the sand at all times stays moist. From 7 days onwards examine the container as soon as per week and as quickly as any bulges, roots or shoots are seen take away the germinated seed and pot up in a compost of half peat and half sand. We discover that Strelitzias typically produce a root with no shoot and we have now additionally discovered that the younger shoots and roots are inclined to fungal assault. Due to this fact as quickly as doable pot up and supply mild and contemporary air. Germination can begin inside 7 days and keep on for six months or extra.
2. Palms; Banana; Espresso; Mini-Orange; Tea; Cycads and related
All this stuff can take a number of months to germinate and are very erratic in germination. Soak for a minimum of 2 hours in heat water earlier than sowing. (After soaking the parchment shell on the Espresso seeds needs to be eliminated with the fingernail). Sow in Levington or Arthur Bowers (compost and place at the hours of darkness in a temperature of 75 levels F, holding the compost moist always, however not moist. Examine frequently and infrequently dig round within the compost with a penknife. We usually sow our seeds slightly below the floor of the soil and we have now discovered that typically they make a really vigorous root with out producing a shoot in any respect. In the event you discover a seed with root then it needs to be excavated and potted up right into a 3-4” pot instantly when it would produce a shoot. Cycads favor to be potted up right into a compost of half sand and half peat. The Tea requires the above therapy however at a decrease temperature of 60-65 levels F.
3. Clivia and related
Sow these seeds instantly on receipt in Levington or a peat-based compost, overlaying with a 1/2 ” compost. Water and place at the hours of darkness in a temperature of 65-70’F. Germination ought to happen inside 3 weeks.
4. Ferns (Backyard and Indoor)
The fern spore wants a nice movie of moisture over which to swim with a view to full the method of replica, due to this fact a very good peat compost, similar to Levington, ought for use pressed down very firmly and which is much more moist than one would usually have it with a view to present the moisture movie. The spore (seed) needs to be sprinkled shut collectively on the floor of the soil and never coated and the container needs to be coated with a chunk of glass and positioned in subtle mild, however not darkness. It’s important to make sure that the compost stays moist always. Germination which commences with the looks of a movie of inexperienced jelly over the soil can take something from 1 -5 months.
It’s possible you’ll want to attempt germinating the fern spore on blotting paper which is positioned in a saucer and stored moist always. A clear cowl is inverted over the saucer and the whole thing positioned in a properly lit however not sunny place. You possibly can truly see the fern spores growing and when you may see small plantlets showing alongside the jelly the blotting paper needs to be lifted and positioned on the floor of a container of Levington compost and watered properly. It ought to then be coated with a clear cowl which may stay there till the crops are fairly massive.
5. Bromeliads; Cineraria; Calceolaria; Insect Eaters (Drosera, Nepenthes, Sarracenias); Residing Stones; Meconopsis; Rubber Crops; Saintpaulia; Streptocarpus; Tibouchina; Xmas Cactus; Begonia and related
These seeds needs to be sown on the floor of the compost and never coated. The compost needs to be fairly moist and we might suggest that you simply cowl the seed container with a chunk of glass or clear plastic and go away in a temperature of roughly 65 levels F able which receives subtle mild. As soon as a few of the seeds have germinated air needs to be admitted steadily in any other case the seedlings could damp off.
Alternatively, the seeds may be sown on to moist blotting paper or kitchen towel positioned in a saucer. Cowl with a clear cowl and place on a windowsill which receives loads of mild, however not direct daylight. Hold the blotting paper moist always and when the tiny seedlings are massive sufficient to deal with prick out into small pots. If the INSECT EATERS are sown utilizing the primary technique described the compost requires to be each moist but free draining. Use solely pure peat with no fertilizers added to which sphagnum moss needs to be added if out there.
6. Alstroemeria; Bonsai; Clematis; Hardy Cyclamen; Eucalyptus; Flower Garden; Helleborus; Hosta; Primula; Iris and related.
Sowing OCTOBER-FEBRUARY. Sow the seeds in John Innes seed compost, overlaying them with a skinny layer of compost. After watering place the seed container exterior towards a North wall or in a chilly body, ensuring they’re protected towards mice, and go away them there till the spring. The compost needs to be stored moist however not moist always, and if the seed containers are out within the open then some shelter must be given towards extreme rain. Within the spring deliver the seed containers into the greenhouse, or indoors on to a properly lit however not sunny windowsill and hold the compost moist. This could set off germination. If the seeds don’t germinate within the spring hold them in cool moist situations all through the summer time. As every seed germinates we’d suggest that you simply transplant it virtually instantly into its personal pot.
Sowing MARCH-SEPTEMBER. Sow in John Innes seed compost, or one thing related, and place every container in a polythene bag and put into the fridge (not the freezer compartment) for 2-3 weeks. After this time place the containers exterior in a chilly body or plunge them as much as the edges in a shady a part of the backyard border and canopy with glass or clear plastic. A number of the seeds could germinate through the spring and summer time and these needs to be transplanted when massive sufficient to deal with. The rest of the seeds could lay dormant till subsequent spring.
Germination of some gadgets, significantly Alstroemeria, Clematis, Hardy Cyclamen and Christmas Rose (Helleborus) could take 18 months or extra.
An alternate technique for rising PRIMULAS is to sow in a peat based mostly compost which has already been moistened and don’t cowl the seed. Cowl the container with a chunk of glass or plastic and develop at the hours of darkness in a gradual temperature of 60F. That is fairly ample and over 65’F germination shall be inhibited. When the seeds begin to germinate sprinkle a skinny layer of nice compost over them and when the seed leaves come by means of this, transfer the field to a well-lit place with a temperature of 55’F. At no time ought to the seed field be in full solar.
Hardy Cyclamen have been discovered to germinate finest in complete darkness at round 55-60’F. We now have had good outcomes with the next technique. Place the seeds between two items of damp filter paper, Kleenex tissue, and so forth., then put right into a polythene bag and place this into an opaque container with a view to exclude all mild. Examine the seeds after a month and take away and prick out because the seedlings seem, returning the ungerminated seeds to complete darkness.
7. Freesia
Soak the seeds for twenty-four hours and sow in Levington compost, or one thing related, and place in a temperature of 50-60’F. Germination can typically be sluggish.
8. Nertera Granadensis (Bead Plant)
We not too long ago discovered that this topic requires a well-drained compost which is totally free from fertilizer (e.g. moss peat and sand in equal elements). Sow by barely overlaying the seed and place a sheet of glass over the container, and go away in a temperature of 65-75’F. Flip the glass day by day as extreme condensation can kill the younger seedlings. On germination, the seedlings look very skinny and spindly and the glass needs to be eliminated virtually instantly and the seed container moved to a properly lit however not sunny place. Prick out as quickly as doable right into a compost of fifty% pure peat and 50% sand. Hold moist and shaded till established.
9. Cactus and related
Make very shallow furrows in compost with a plant label and sow in these. No seed needs to be utterly buried. Water from beneath and canopy with glass and brown paper or black Polythene. Place in a darkish place in a temperature of 70-75F and hold moist. On germinating transfer to a lightweight however not sunny windowsill, give loads of air flow and water from beneath. Pot up once they start to overcrowd. Through the first winter solely hold heat and don’t permit to get too dry. If it isn’t doable to develop heat then hold them drier. Subsequent years hold comparatively dry by means of the winter. Might be planted exterior, plunged to the rim, all summer time if required.
10. Lilies
Profitable germination of seeds of some lilies requires a interval of heat adopted by one in every of chilly.
Technique 1. Put seeds in a screw-top jar in moist (not moist) peat and hold at 70-75F for 3-4 months. Examine frequently, any regular seedlings (that’s having root and seedling leaves) needs to be pricked out as they germinate. Any seeds which produce roots however not seedling leaves, sow in a pan and hold at 32-40’F for 3 months. Seed leaves and regular development will comply with.
Technique 2. Sow in a pan in summer time (heat spell); put in a body (or exterior coated by a chunk of glass) for the winter. Seeds will germinate in spring. Soil Humus wealthy (peat or leafmould) lime free and really free drainage (use 1/3 grit). By no means overwater, hold bulbs virtually dry from November to March.
11. For extra delicate seeds
A technique which has proved helpful for not solely small delicate seeds however for a variety of sorts is the Polythene bag technique.
The seeds needs to be sown on the floor of the moist compost, coated to their advisable depth if vital and the container is then positioned inside a Polythene bag after which the top is sealed with an elastic band. The bag ought to ‘fog-up’ with condensation inside 24 hours and if this doesn’t happen place the container virtually as much as its rim in moisture till the soil floor glistens, then change within the bag and reseal. The bag will not be eliminated and usually no extra watering is required till the seeds germinate. Nonetheless, it’s clever, if left for a protracted interval to examine the compost sometimes.
The seed container, bag and so forth. needs to be positioned in a well-lit place with a gradual temperature. As quickly as a good variety of the seedlings emerge to take away the polythene bag, decrease the temperature just a few levels and supply loads of mild, however not brilliant sunshine, to make sure that sturdy seedlings develop. It is usually useful to spray the seedlings sometimes for the primary 14 days.
SPECIAL TREATMENT
12. Laborious Seeds-Chipping
Some seeds, e.g. Candy peas, lpomaea and so forth., have arduous seed coats which forestall moisture being absorbed by the seed. All that’s wanted is for the outer floor to be scratched or abraided to permit water to go by means of. This may be achieved by chipping the seed with a pointy knife at an element furthest away from the ‘eye’, by rubbing calmly with sandpaper or with very small seed pricking rigorously as soon as with a needle and so forth.
A few of our geranium seeds have already been handled on this method once you obtain them.
13. Laborious Seeds-Soaking
Soaking is useful in two methods; it could possibly soften a tough seed coat and in addition leach out any chemical inhibitors within the seed which can forestall germination. 24 hours in water which begins off hand scorching is often adequate. If soaking for longer the water needs to be modified day by day. Seeds of some species (e.g. Cytisus, Caragana, Clianthus) swell up when they’re soaked. If some seeds of a batch do swell inside 24 hours they need to be planted instantly and the rest pricked gently with a pin and returned to soak. As every seed swells it needs to be eliminated and sown earlier than it has time to dry out.
14. Stratification (chilly therapy)
Some seeds want a interval of moisture and chilly after harvest earlier than they are going to germinate-usually that is essential to both permit the embryo to mature or to interrupt dormancy. This era may be artificially stimulated by inserting the moistened seed in a fridge for a sure time frame (often 3- 5 weeks at round 41 F). With tiny seeds, it’s best to sow them on moistened compost, seal the container in a Polythene bag and go away every thing within the fridge for the advisable interval. Nonetheless, bigger seeds may be combined with 2-3 instances their quantity of damp peat, positioned immediately right into a Polythene bag which is sealed and positioned within the fridge. Have a look at seeds infrequently. The seeds have to be moist while being pre-chilled, but it surely doesn’t often profit them to be truly in water or at temperatures under freezing.
Gentle additionally appears to be useful after prechilling and so pre-chilled seeds ought to have solely the lightest overlaying of compost over them if any is required, and the seed trays and so forth. needs to be within the mild and never coated with brown paper and so forth.
Data on Seed Stratification
15. Double Dormancy
Some seeds have a mix of dormancy’s and every one must be damaged in flip and in the suitable sequence earlier than germination can happen; for instance, some Lilies, Tree paeonies, Taxus want a 3 month heat interval (68-86’F) throughout which the foundation develops after which a 3 month chilling to interrupt dormancy of the shoots, earlier than the seedling truly emerges. Trillium wants a three-month chill adopted by three months of heat after which an additional three-month chill earlier than it would germinate.
16. Outside therapy
The above-mentioned strategies (12-15) speed up the germination course of and assist to stop seeds being misplaced on account of exterior hazards (mice, illness, and so forth.) however outside sowing is simply as efficient albeit longer. The seeds are finest sown in containers of free draining compost and positioned in a chilly body or plunged as much as their rim outside in a shaded a part of the backyard, ideally on the north aspect of the home avoiding chilly drying winds and powerful solar.
Current checks present that a lot of the useful results of pre-chilling are misplaced if the seed will not be uncovered to mild instantly afterward. We, due to this fact, suggest sowing the seeds very near the floor of the soil and overlaying the container with a sheet of glass. An alternate technique particularly with bigger seeds is to sow the seed in a well-prepared floor, cowl with a jam jar and press this down properly into the soil in order that the seeds are enclosed and secure from predators, drying out and so forth.
We might additionally suggest you seek the advice of No. 6 which accommodates additional sensible solutions relating to the particular therapy of seeds.
Germination days.
The same old time interval during which a selected selection will germinate given optimum situations.
Gentle/Darkish
Seeds needing mild shouldn’t have any newspaper, brown paper and so forth. positioned over the trays. Seeds needing darkish for germination needs to be positioned in complete darkness.
Sluggish and irregular germination
That is the column with the “X”. Not all seeds will present without delay
-prick out every seedling because it turns into massive sufficient to deal with and don’t discard the container till properly over the time advised.
Temperature
A gradual temperature between these limits is recommended-fluctuating temperatures can injury a seedling in its vital early phases.
Compost
Most respected seed composts shall be fairly ample and we have now indicated the place a loam-based kind similar to John Innes or a peat-based kind similar to Levington can be barely extra appropriate. In no way ought to potting composts, which have further fertilizers, be used.
Sowing Depth
If doubtful sow shallowly, however at all times be sure that the compost floor is damp.
J.C. =Simply cowl the seed with compost or sharp sand. S=Sow on the floor and don’t cowl in any respect with compost.
Sowing in situ
The place advisable underneath the heading of feedback, these seeds may be sown outdoor. Moist soil labored all the way down to a nice tilth is crucial. For hardy annuals and perennials, sowing may be carried out from late winter onwards as quickly as the bottom is workable and has warmed up and half-hardy annuals in any case hazard of frost is handed.
SUGGESTED SOWING TIMES
Many seeds, significantly in the home plant vary, may be sown indoors at virtually any season of the 12 months. Others, for instance, bedding crops, have a much-limited sowing season as a result of the crops have to be at simply the suitable stage when planted out. We, due to this fact, supply the next common pointers to sowing instances. Your precise time of sowing will rely an amazing deal upon the regular temperature you may keep in your greenhouse/propagator, soil, native situations and so forth.
HA Hardy Annual Late winter/early spring. HHA Half Hardy Annual Early/ late spring. Usually 4-8 weeks earlier than planting exterior. GBb Greenhouse Bulb GP Greenhouse Perennial Anytime of 12 months. GSh Greenhouse Shrub GT Greenhouse Tree HP Hardy Perennial Late winter/late spring and late summer time/autumn. HHP Half Hardy Perennial Late winter/spring. HBb Hardy Bulb Late winter/late spring and late summer time/autumn HHBB Half Hardy Bulb Late winter/spring. HB Hardy Biennal Late spring/early summer time. HHB Half Hardy Biennal Summer time/autumn. HSh Hardy Shrub Winter/late spring and late summer time/autumn. HHSh Half Hardy Shrub Any time of 12 months. HT Hardy Tree Winter/late spring and late summer time/autumn. HHT Half Hardy Tree Any time of 12 months.
Any plant which is to be planted exterior (HA, HHA, HHP, HHSh.) needs to be properly hardened off beforehand. That is finest achieved by inserting the crops exterior in a chilly body for round per week earlier than planting out. The body may be left uncovered throughout delicate climate however at all times changed at evening. Alternatively, if no body is obtainable to maneuver the bins exterior to a sheltered spot through the day and produce indoors at evening.
The under file may be downloaded on this hyperlink: Seed Germination Listing
Bushes and shrubs are farther down the listing.
The "ˆ" stands for sluggish and irregular germination.
Selection Kind Germ Days G Temp Media Sow Depth Feedback
Abarema GP 7-56 70-75 Peaty 1/4" Scarify seed by rubbing between 2 items of emery paper.
Abelmoschus HHA 15-30 75-80 Effectively drained 1/16" Soak 1 hour in lukewarm water earlier than sowing.
Abutilon HHSh 21-30 ˆ 70-80 Peaty JC
Acacia HHSh 21 70-80 Effectively drained 1/16" See No. 13. Soak in heat water for 4 hours.
Acaena HP 30-100 ˆ 50-60 Effectively drained 1/4"
Acanthus HP 21-25 50-55 Peaty 1/4".
Achillea HP 30-100 L ˆ 60-65 Effectively drained S Cut back soil temperature at evening.
Achimenes GP 21-30 65-75 Effectively drained S See No. 5. Seed may be very small.
Acnistus HHSh 21-42 55-65 Effectively drained 1/16"
Aconitum HP 5-270 L ˆ 55-60 Effectively drained 1/16" See Nos. 6 & 14. Place in a fridge for six weeks.
Actaea HP 30-365 ˆ 55-60 Effectively drained JC See No. 14. (Pre-chill for 6-8 weeks).
Actinidia HP 60-90 ˆ 50 Effectively drained 1/8" Male & Feminine flowers are borne on separate crops.
Adansonia GSh 21-365 ˆ 70-80 Peaty 1/16" Soak in hand scorching water. See No. 13.
Adenanthera GSh 30-90 70-75 Effectively drained JC See No. 13. Soak in scorching water.
Adenium GSh 7-14 L 65-70 Very properly draineJC
Adenophora HP 30-90 ˆ 50-55 Effectively drained S
Adonis HA, HP 30-120 ˆ 60-65 Effectively drained JC
Aechmia GP 7-90 L ˆ 60-70 Peaty S See No. 5.
Aethionema HP 30-90 ˆ 60-65 Effectively drained JC
Agapanthus HHP 30-90 60-65 Effectively drained JC
Agastache HP 30-90 55 Effectively drained 1/16 "
Agave GP 30-90 L ˆ 55 Effectively drained S
Ageratum HHA 10-14 L 70-75 Effectively drained S
Agrostemma HA 14-21 55-65 Effectively drained 1/8" Might be sown in situ
Alchemilla HP 21-30 60-70 Effectively drained 1/8"
Allium HBb 30-365 L 50 Effectively drained JC See No. 14. Place in fridge for 4 weeks.
Aloe GP 30-180 L 70 Effectively drained S
Alonsoa HHA 14-21 60 Effectively drained 1/16" Cowl seed with silver sand.
Alpina GP 30-90 70-75 Peaty 1/8"
Alstroemeria HP 30-365 ˆ 65-70 Peaty 1/16" See No. 13. Soak in heat water. Sow singly in pcrts.
Alyssum HA 7-14 L 55-75 Peaty S Annuals may be sown in situ.
Amaranthus HHA 10-15 70-75 Peaty 1/16"
Amaryllis HHBb 21-70 ˆ 65-75 Peaty 1/16" Don't dry off within the first 12 months after sowing.
Ammi HHA 7-21 55-65 Effectively drained 1/16"
Ammobium HHA 10-15 60 Effectively drained 1/16"
Anacampseros GP 30-90 L ˆ 65-70 Effectively drained S
Anacyclus HP 30-60 L ˆ 55-60 Effectively drained JC See No. 14. (Pre-chill for 3 weeks.)
Anagallis HHA 30-42 50-65 Effectively drained 1/8"
Anaphalis HP 30-60 55-65 Effectively drained JC
Anchusa HA, HP 7-30 70 Effectively drained 1/16" Might be sown in situ
Androsace HP 30-365 ˆ 50-55 Effectively drained S See No. 16.
Anemone HP 28-180 ˆ 65-70 Effectively drained JC See No. 6.
Anemonopsis HP 30-18O L ˆ 55-60 Effectively drained S Sow in lime free compost.
Anigozanthus GP 30-90 L 60-65 Peaty S See No. 5.
Anoda HHA 14-21 55-65 Effectively drained 1/4" Might be sown in situ
Antennaria HP 30-69 55-60 Effectively drained JC Simply cowl with silver sand.
Anthemis HP 0-14 70 Effectively drained S
Anthericum HP 30-90 50 Effectively drained 1/8"
Anthriscus HP, HB 14-21 55-65 Effectively drained 1/4" Often sown in situ
Anthyllis HP 30-60 50 Effectively drained 1/8" See No. 13. Soak in heat water in a single day.
Antigonon GP 21-30 65-70 Effectively drained JC
Antirrhinum HHA 10-21 L 65-75 Peaty S
Aphyllanthes HP 21-56 ˆ 55-60 Peaty JC
Aquilegia HP 30-90 L ˆ 65-75 Effectively drained S See No. 6 or 14. (Pre-chill for 3 weeks). Hold temperature under 70°F
Arabis HP 20-25 L 70 Effectively drained S Might be sown in situ.
Arachis GA 7-21 70-75 Peaty 1/4" Sow, then place inside a polythene bag till germination.
Araujia HHSh 90-180 ˆ 75-80 Effectively drained JC
Arctotis HHA 21-35 60-70 Effectively drained JC
Ardisia GSh 90-180 75 Effectively drained 1/4"
Arenaria HP 15-30 55-65 Effectively drained S
Argemone HA 14 65-70 Effectively drained 1/8" Might be sown in situ
Arisaema HP 30-180 L ˆ 55-60 Effectively drained JC
Aristea GP 30-90 ˆ 55-60 Effectively drained JC
Aristolochia GSh 30-90 ˆ 75-85 Peaty S See No. 13. (Soak 48 hours in hand scorching water).
Armeria HP 14-21 60-70 Effectively drained JC See No. 13. (6-8 hours in hand scorching water).
Arnica HP 25-30 55 Effectively drained JC Likes an acid sandy soil.
Artemisia HP 30-60 L 60-65 Effectively drained S
Arum HP 30-l80 ˆ 55-65 Peaty 1/8"
Aruncus HP 30-90 55-65 Peaty S
Asarina HHP 14-21 L 65-70 Effectively drained S
Asarum HP 7-30 60-65 Effectively drained 1/16" Sow as quickly as doable.
Asclepias GP, HP 30-90 ˆ 50-75 Peaty 1/16" See No. 14. (Pre-chil for 3-4 weeks).
Asparagus GP 21-30 60-70 Peaty 1/4" Soak then chip. See Nos. 12 and 13.
Asperula HA 30-42 L 50 Effectively drained 1/16" Might be sown in situ or No. 14. (Pre-chill 2 weeks).
Asphodeline HP 30 ˆ 70-75 Effectively drained JC
Aster HHA 10-14 65-70 Effectively drained 1/16" Pre-chill perennial asters, see No. 14. (Pre-chill 2 weeks).
Astilbe HP 40-80 65 Peaty S See No. 5.
Astrantia HP 30-180 L ˆ 55-65 Effectively drained S See No. 14. (Pre-chill for 4 weeks).
Atriplex HA 9-21 50-55 Effectively drained 1/16" Might be sown in situ
Atropa HP 21-30 50 Effectively drained 1/16"
Aubrieta HP 14-21 L 65-75 Effectively drained S See No. 5.
Baileya HHP 7-30 60-65 Effectively drained JC
Balsamorrhiza HP 14-42 60-65 Effectively drained 1/16"
Banana (Musa) GP 7-180 ˆ 70-80 Peaty 1/2² See No. 2.
Banksia HHSh 30-90 ˆ 65-70 Peaty S See No. 5.
Baptisia HP 7-10 70-75 Effectively drained 1/4" Soak then chip. See Nos. 13 and 12.
Basil HHA 7-10 60-70 Effectively drained 1/16" Might be sown situ
Bauhinia GSh 21-42 75-85 Peaty 1/4" See No. 13. (Soak 48 hours in hand scorching water).
Beaufortia HHSh 14-60 L 55-65 Peaty S See No. 5.
Beaumontia GSh 7-30 70-75 Peaty 1/16"
Begonia HHP 15-60 L ˆ 70-80 Peaty S See No. 5. Fibrous 70-75°F, tuberous 65-70°F.
Belamcanda HP 14-60 ˆ 60-86 Effectively drained See No. 14. (Pre-chill for 7 days).
Bellis HB 10-15 L 70 Peaty 1/16" Cut back soil temperature at evening.
Beloperone GP 30-180 L ˆ 70-75 Peaty S See No. 5.
Bergenia HP 30-180 ˆ 60-70 Peaty S See No. 14. (Pre-chill for two weeks).
Berlandiera HHP 30-90 L 60-70 Effectively drained S
Beta HB 14-21 55-65 Effectively drained 1/4" Often sown in situ.
Bignonia GP 30-90 ˆ 60-70 Peaty S
Billadiera HHP 30-60 55 Sandy peat JC
Billbergia HHP 7-90 L 60-70 Peaty S See No. 5.
Biscutella HHA 14-21 55-65 Effectively drained JC Might be sown in situ.
Bixa GT 30-180 ˆ 75-80 Peaty
Blandfordia HHP 30-90+ ˆ 60-70 Sandy peat JC
Bletilla HHP 30-365 L ˆ 65-70 Peaty S See No. 5.
Boea GP 20-60 L ˆ 70-75 Peaty S See No. 5.
Boronia GSh 30-60 L 65-75 Peaty S See No. 5.
Brachycombe HHA 10-18 70 Effectively drained JC
Brimeura HBb 30-60 ˆ 60-65 Sandy peat JC
Bromeliads GP 7-90 L ˆ 60-70 Peaty S See No. 5.
Browellia GP 14-21 L 75 Peaty S See No. 5.
Brunfelsia GP 30-90 ˆ 70-80 Effectively drained JC
Bulbinella H/HHBb 30-90 ˆ 55 Effectively drained JC
Bupthalmum HP 14-30 L 70-75 Effectively drained S
Cacti GP 5-180 L ˆ 75-80 Peaty S See No. 9.
Caesalonia HhSh 14-120 ˆ 75-80 Effectively drained 1/4" See No. 13. (Soak 48 hours in hand scorching water).
Calandrinia HHA 5-14 55-60 Effectively drained 1/8" Might be sown in situ
Calceolaria GB 14-21 L ˆ 65-75 Peaty S Outside varieties hold temperature under 60°F.
Calendula HA 10-14 D 70 Any 1/4" Might be sown in situ, or autumn for winter greenhouse flowers.
Calibanus GP 30-120 L ˆ 70-80 Peaty S
Calliopsis HA 14 60-65 Effectively drained 1/8" Might be sown in situ
Callirhoe HP 30-180+ L ˆ 50 Effectively drained S Might be sown in situ or a chilly body.
Callistemon HHSh 14-60 L 55-65 Peaty S See No. 5.
Caltha HP 30-90 ˆ 55-60 Peaty 1/16" Hold compost slighty moist.
Camassia HBb 30-180 ˆ 55-60 Effectively drained 1/16"
Campanula HP, HB 14-28 L 60-70 Peaty S See No. 5.
Campsis HHSh 30-90 ˆ 70-75 Effectively drained S See No. 14. (Pre-chill for two months).
Canarina GP 30-180 ˆ 65-75 Effectively drained JC
Candytuft HA, HP 10-15 68-85 Effectively drained 1/4" Might be sown in stiu. Perennials (60-65°F) may be sluggish and irregular.
Canna HHP 21-60 ˆ 70-75 Peaty 1/4" See Nos 12 & 13, chip and soak for 48 hours.
Capsicum GA 21-30 L 70-75 Peaty S
Cardiocrinum HBb 90-730 ˆ 50 Peaty 1/16" See No. 6.
Cardiospermum HHA 21-30 65-70 Effectively drained 1/2"
Carica GSh 30-120 ˆ 75 Peaty 1/8" See No. 13. (Soak for 40 hours).
Carlina HP 30-60 L 55-60 Effectively drained S
Carthamus HA 12-18 55-65 Effectively drained 1/4" Might be sown in stiu
Cassia GSh 7-90 70-75 Effectively drained 1/8" See No. 12.
Casuarina GT 30-90 65 Effectively drained JC
Catananche HP 21-25 65-75 Effectively drained 1/16"
Catharanthus GA/HHA 15-20 D 70-75 Peaty 1/8"
Celosia GA 10-15 L 70-75 Effectively drained JC Don't sow too early - likes heat bouyant situations.
Centaurea HP, HA 7-14 D 60-70 Effectively drained 1/16"
Centranthus HP 21-30 60-70 Effectively drained JC Might be sown in situ.
Cephalaria HP 21-60 55-65 Effectively drained 1/4" Might be sown in situ.
Cephalilitrum HHA 14-21 65-75 Effectively drained JC
Cerastium HP 5-10 60 Effectively drained 1/16"
Ceratotheca HHA 8-14 70-75 Effectively drained 1/8"
Cerinthe HHA 7-14 60-65 Effectively drained 1/16" Might be sown in situ
Cheiranthus HB 14-21 65-75 Effectively drained 1/8" Sow in a reserve mattress, prick out 6" aside. Plant out in Oct.
Chelidonium HP 30-365 ˆ 55-65 Effectively drained 1/8" See No. 16.
Chelone HP 14-42 55-65 Effectively drained 1/16" Wants good drainage.
Chiastophyllum HP 30-60 55 Effectively drained S Seeds very small.
Chionodoxa HBb 30-90 ˆ 55 Effectively drained 1/4"
Chlorogalum HBb 30-90 ˆ 55-80 Effectively drained 1/8" See No. 6.
Chrysanthemum HA, HP 10-18 60-70 Peaty 1/8" Annuals may be sown in situ. HP's cut back temperature at evening.
Cimicifuga HP 30-365 ˆ 55-60 Effectively drained 1/16"
Cineraria GP 14-21 L ˆ 70 Effectively drained JC
Cirrhopetalum GP 30-180 L ˆ 65-70 Effectively drained S
Cirsium HP 15-18 70-75 Effectively drained 1/8"
Cissus GSh 30-180 ˆ 70-75 Effectively drained JC
Cladanthus HA 30-35 70-75 Effectively drained JC
Clarkia HA 21 - Effectively drained 1/4" Greatest sown in situ, as sturdier crops are produced.
Claytonia HA 14-21 65-70 Effectively drained 1/8"
Clematis HP 30-270+ ˆ 70-75 Effectively drained 1/8" See Nos. 6 & 16.
Cleome HHA 10+14 L 70-75 Effectively drained S See No. 14. (Pre-chill for two weeks).
Clerodendrum GSh 21-60 ˆ 70-75 Effectively drained 1/8"
Clianthus GSh 14-42 65-70 Effectively drained 1/16" See No. 13.
Clintonia HP 30-90 55-60 Sandy peat JC Hold compost at all times simply moist.
Clitoria GP 15-20 70-75 Effectively drained 1/16" See Nos. 12 and 13. (Chip and soak for twenty-four hours).
Clivia GP 7-21 80-85 Peaty 1/4" Sow instantly. See No. 3.
Cobaea HHA 21-30 70-75 Effectively drained 1/16" Stick the seed vertically into the compost.
Coccoloba GSh 10-21 65-70 Effectively drained 1/4" See No. 13. (Soak for twenty-four hours).
Codonopsis HP 7-42 L 60-70 Slighty acid S
Coffea GSh 42-56 L 75 Peaty S See No. 2. (Soak for 48 hours).
Colchicum HBb 30-365 ˆ 55-65 Peaty 1/8" See No. 16.
Coleus HHP 10-20 L 65-75 Peaty S Indoors, likes to be heat with loads of brilliant mild.
Collinsia HHA 14-21 - Effectively drained 1/4" Greatest sown in situ, skinny out to six'.
Collomia HA 21 - Effectively drained 1/8" Greatest sown in situ, skinny out to six".
Columnea GP 30-120 L ˆ 72-75 Peaty S
Commelina HHP 30-37 70 Effectively drained 1/8"
Conophytum GP 10-40 L ˆ 75-80 Effectively drained S
Convallaria HP 60-365+ L ˆ 50-60 Effectively drained JC See No. 16.
Convolvulus HA 5-14 70-80 Effectively drained 1/8" Chip (12) or soak (13) the seeds.
Cordyline GP 30-90 75-80 Peaty 1/16" See No. 13. (Soak for 10 minutes in hand scorching water).
Coreopsis HP 20-25 L 55-70 Effectively drained S Annuals may be sown In situ
Correa HHSh 30-90 ˆ 65-72 Effectively drained JC
Cortaderia HP 14-21 L 60-75 Peaty S See No. 5.
Corydalis HP 30-60 L 50-60 Effectively drained S
Cosmos HHA 5-10 68-86 Effectively drained 1/8" Might be sown in situ
Cotula HHA 14-42 50 Effectively drained 1/16"
Crambe HP 21-42 - Effectively drained 1/2" Greatest sown In situ.
Craspedia HHA 14-30 70-75 Peaty 1/8" Might be sown in situ.
Crepis HA 5-14 70-80 Wed drained JC
Crocosmia HP 30-90 55-60 Effectively drained 1/16"
Crocus HBb 30-180 ˆ 55-65 Effectively drained 1/8"
Crossandra GP 25-30 L ˆ 75-80 Peaty S See No. 5.
Crotalaria GSh 21-30 65-75 Effectively drained 1/16" See No. 13. (Soak for two hours)
Cryptostegia GCI 30-90 ˆ 65-75 Effectively drained 1/16" See No. 13. (Soak for two hours)
Cunonia GSh 30-60 70-75 Peaty 1/16"
Cuphea HHP 8-10 L 70 Peaty S
Cyananthus HP 14-60 L 60-65 Peaty S See No. 5.
Cycad GP 30-90 ˆ 70-75 Effectively drained Half bury the seed lengthwise.
Cyclamen GP 30-60 D ˆ 55-60 Peaty 1/4" Hold moist and in complete darkness.
Cyclamen HP 30-18O D ˆ 55-60 Peaty 1/4" See No. 6.
Cynara HP 14-30 50-55 Effectively drained 1/8" Might be sown In situ.
Cynoglossum HA 5-10 D 65-75 Peaty 1/4"
Cyperus HHP 25-30 70-75 Peaty JC Hold the compost slighty moist.
Cyphomandra GP 20-25 70-75 Peaty 1/16"
Cyphostemma GP 30-60 ˆ 70 Effectively drained 1/4" See No. 13. (Soak for two hours).
Cypripedium HP 30-365 L ˆ 65-70 Peaty S See No. 5. Very difficuft exterior the laboratory.
Cyrtanthus GP 30-90 ˆ 55-65 Peaty S Hold the compost silghty moisty
Dahlia HHA 5-20 65-70 Peaty 1/16" Don't let the compost dry out.
Darlingtonia HP 30-90 ˆ 75-80 Peaty S Don't let the compost dry out. See additionally No. 5.
Datura HHSH 21-42 55-65 Effectively drained 1/8"
Delonix GT 30-90 ˆ 75-85 Peaty 1/16" See No. 13. (Soak for twenty-four hours).
Delosperma HHP 10-40 L 75 Effectively drained S
Delphinium HP 14-28 D ˆ 50-55 Peaty 1/16" Excessive temps. trigger dormancy. See No. 14. (Pre-chill for two weeks).
Desmodium GA 30-90 75-80 properly drained 1/16"
Dianella H/HHP 30-90 65-70 Effectively drained 1/16"
Dianthus HHA, HP 14-21 60-70 Effectively drained JC
Diascia HHA 14-30 60 Effectively drained JC
Dicentra HP 30-180 L ˆ 55-60 Effectively drained JC See No. 14. (Pre-chill for six weeks).
Dichorisandra GP 7-60 70-75 Peaty JC
Dictamnus HP 30-180 ˆ 55-60 Effectively drained See No. 14. (Pre-chill for 4-8 weeks).
Didymocarpus Gp 14-56 L ˆ 65-70 Effectively drained S
Dierama HP 30-180 L ˆ 60-65 Effectively drained S See No. 5.
Dietes HHP 30-90 ˆ 50-60 Effectively drained JC
Digitalis HP, HB 15-20 L 60-65 Peaty S Might be sown in situ.
Dimorphotheca HHA 10-15 L 60-70 Peaty JC
Dionaea GP 30-90 L ˆ 75-80 Peaty S See No. 5.
Dioon GP 30-90 ˆ 70-75 1/2 peat, 1/2 sand 1/4" See No. 2.
Dioscorea HP 21-36 70-75 Peaty 1/8"
Diplarrhena HP 30-90 55-65 Effectively drained JC
Diplolaena GSh 30-150 L ˆ 7-8O Peaty JC
Dipsacus HB 4-30 - Effectively drained 1/4" Greatest sown in situ
Disporum HP 30-180+ L ˆ 55-65 Effectively drained JC See No. 14. (Pre-chill for six weeks).
Dizygotheca HHSh 20-30 L 70 Peaty S
Dodecatheon HP 90-365 60-70 Effectively drained 1/16" See No. 6.
Dolichos HHA 14-30 70 Effectively drained 1/16" See No. 13.
Doronicum HP 15-20 L 70 Effectively drained S Cut back soil tempeature at evening
Doryanthes HHP 30-60 65 Peaty JC See No. 13. (Soak for 3 hours).
Draba HP 30-90 ˆ 55 Effectively drained JC See Nos. 6 and 14.
Dracaena GSh 30-180 L ˆ 75-85 Effectively drained S Hold the compost barely moist
Dracunculus HP 30-180 ˆ 55-65 Peaty JC Hold the compost barely moist
Drosera GP 30-90 L 55-65 Peaty S See No. 5.
Dryas HP 50-180 ˆ 60-70 Effectively drained JC See No. 6.
Duchesnia HP 30-90 L ˆ 55-65 Effectively drained JC
Duranta GSh 30-60 70-75 Peaty JC
Eccremocarpus HP 30-60 ˆ 55-60 Effectively drained JC Cowl the seed barely with silver sand
Echeveria HHP 21-90 L ˆ 55-65 Effectively drained JC
Echinacea HP 10-21 L 70-75 Peaty 1/8" Cut back soil temperature at evening.
Echinops HP 15-60 65-75 Peaty 1/16"
Echium HA 7-14 70 Effectively drained 1/4" Might be sown in situ.
Edraianthus HP 30-60 L 55-65 Effectively drained 1/16"
Egg Plant GA 10-21 ˆ 70 Peaty 1/8" Hold the compost barely moist
Emilia HHA 8-15 70 Effectively drained 1/16"
Epilobium HP 14-30 50-60 Effectively drained 1/8"
Episcia GP 25-40 L 70-80 Peaty S Seeds mud like. See additionally No. 5.
Eranthis HBb 30-365 ˆ 60-68 Effectively drained 1/16" See No. 6 and 14.
Eremurus HP 30-365 L ˆ 55-65 Effectively drained JC See No. 16
Erica GP 30-120 L ˆ 60-70 Acid Peat S See No. 5.
Erigeron HP 15-20 55 Effectively drained S
Erinus HP 20-25 65-75 Effectively drained S
Eriobotrya HHSh 30-180 ˆ 50 Effectively drained JC See No. 13. (Soak for twenty-four hours).
Eriophyllum HP 14-42 - Effectively drained 1/8" Greatest sown outside and transplanted.
Eryngium HP 5-90 L ˆ 65-75 Effectively drained S See No. 6.
Erysium HP 14-30 - Effectively drained 1/4" Sow in situ.
Erythrina HHSh 10-15 70-75 Peaty 1/8" See No. 13. (Soak for twenty-four hours).
Erythronium HBb 30-365 ˆ 50-60 Effectively drained 1/8" See No. 6.
Eschscholtzia HA 14-21 60-65 Effectively drained 1/4" Resents transplanting, finest sown in situ.
Eucalyptus HHSh, HT 14-90 ˆ 70-75 Peaty S Sow seed and chaff collectively. See No. 14. (Pre-chill for 4 weeks).
Eucnide HHA 21-30 60-70 Effectively drained 1/8"
Eucomis GBb 20-25 70-75 Peaty 1/16"
Eupatorium HP 30-90 ˆ 55 Effectively drained JC
Euphorbia HHA,HP,GSh10-15 ˆ 70-80 Effectively drained 1/4" Pre chill HPs for 7 days after which soak for two hours.Sow in lime free compost(Ericaceous).
Eustoma HHP 10-21 L 68-77 Effectively drained S
Exacum GA 15-20 L 70-75 Peaty S Seed mud like. See No. 5.
Fascicularia HHP 30-120 L ˆ 60-70 Peaty S See No. 5.
Fatsia HHSH 15-20 70-75 Peaty 1/4" Hold the compost barely moist.
Faucaria GP 14-30 ˆ 60 Effectively drained JC Simply cowl with sharp sand.
Feijoa HHSH 21-42 55-60 Peaty 1/16" Rinse seeds 3 instances earlier than sowing.
Felicia Amelloides HHP 30 55-60 Effectively drained JC See No. 14. (Place in fridge for 3 weeks).
Felicia BergerianaHHA 30 70 Effectively drained JC
Ferns HP, GP 30-180 L 65 Peaty S See No. 4.
Ficus GSh 15-90 L ˆ 70-80 Peaty S See No. 5.
Filipendula HP 30-90 55-60 Effectively drained JC
Flower Garden HP 30-180 L ˆ 55-65 Effectively drained S See Nos. 6 or 16.
F.Cabbage & Kale HB 14-21 70-75 Peaty 1/8" Might be sown in situ
Foeniculum HP 10-14 D 65 Effectively drained 1/8" Dislikes transplanting, sow in situ.
Francoa HHP 14-30 L ˆ 50-55 Peaty S See No. 6.
Freesia HHBB 25-30 ˆ 65-75 Peaty 1/4" See No. 7.
Fritillaria HBb 330-540 ˆ 55-M Peaty 1/16" See No. 6.
Fuchsia GP 21-90 L ˆ 70-75 Peaty S See No. 5. Soak in rain water for 3-4 days. Hold compost moist.
Gaillardia HP, HHA 15-20 L ˆ 70-75 Peaty S Cut back soil temperature at evening.
Galega HP 14-60 - Effectively drained 1/4" Greatest sown outside and transplanted.
Galtonia HBb 15-20 ˆ 70 Peaty 1/16"
Gardenia GSh 25-30 70-75 Peaty 1/8" Use a lime free compost (Ericaceous).
Gaura HHA 14-30 65-75 Effectively drained 1/16"
Gazania HHA 8-21 D 60-65 Effectively drained 1/8"
Gentiana HP 14-180 D ˆ 70-75 Lime free JC See No. 14. (Pre-chill for two months).
Gentianopsis HA 21-30 L - Effectively drained S Sow outside and skinny. Delicate to root disturbance.
Geranium HHP 3-21 ˆ 70-75 Effectively drained JC
Geranium HP 30-90 ˆ 50 Effectively drained JC See No. 6.
Gerbera GP 15-25 L 70-75 Peaty JC Sow sharp finish down, do not cowl completly.
Gesneria GP 14-21 L 70-75 Peaty S See No. 5.
Geum HP 21-28+ ˆ 65-70 Peaty 1/16" Cut back soil temperature at evening.
Gilia HA 17 - Effectively drained 1/8" Sow outside and skinny out.
Glaucidium HP 30-90 ˆ 50-55 Peaty JC
Glaucium HA 14-21 D 60-65 Effectively drained JC Transplant rigorously, finest sown In situ.
Globularia HP 10-30 L 55 Effectively drained S See No. 14. (Pre-chil for 3 weeks).
Gloriosa HHBb 30 70-75 Peaty 1/16"
Gloxinia GP 15-30 L ˆ 65-75 Peaty S See No. 5.
Gnaphalium HP 14-21 L 60-70 Effectively drained S
Godetia HA 7-14 60-65 Effectively drained 1/4" Might be sown in situ
Gomphrena HHA 6-8 L 70-75 Effectively drained JC
Gourds HHA 15-29 80 Peaty 1/4" May deal with as No. 5.
Grass Tree HHP 30-180 L ˆ 65 Peaty S See No. 4.
Grasses HP, HHA 10-90 L ˆ 60-75 Peaty S
Grevillea HHSh 20-25 L 75-80 Effectively drained S See No. 13. (Soak for twenty-four hours).
Gunnera HP 14-60 ˆ 70-80 Peaty 1/16"
Guzmania GP 7-90 L ˆ 60-70 Peaty S See No. 5.
Gypsophila hA, HP 10-15 ˆ 70 Peaty JC
Hacquetia HP 30-180 ˆ 55 Effectively drained JC See No. 16.
Haemanthus GBb 7-42 60-65 Peaty JC
Haplopappus HP 21-30 60-70 Effectively drained 1/8"
Hardenbergia HHP 30-90 ˆ 55-65 Effectively drained 1/8" See No. 13. (Soak for twenty-four hours).
Harpephyllum GP 10-30 70-75 Peaty 1/4" See No. 13. (Soak for twenty-four hours).
Haworthia HHP 21-60 L 60-65 Effectively drained JC
Hedychium HHP 20-25 70-75 Peaty 1/16" See No. 13. (Soak for two hours).
Hedysarum HP 14-42 55-65 Effectively drained 1/16"
Helenium HP 7-10 70 Peaty 1/16" Might be sown in situ. Cut back soil temperature at evening.
Helianthemum HP 15-20 70-75 Effectively drained S See No. 5.
Helianthus HA 10-14 70-85 Peaty 1/4" Might be sown in situ.
Helichrysum HHA 7-10 L 65-75 Effectively drained S
Heliophila HHA 14-21 60-65 Effectively drained 1/16"
Heliopsis HP 10-15 70 Effectively drained 1/16"
Heliotropium HHP 14-42 ˆ 65-75 Effectively drained 1/16"
Helipterum HA 14-20 65-75 Peaty 1/16" Might be sown in situ
Helleborous HP 30-545 ˆ 60-65 Effectively drained See No. 6. Could must undergo two winters outside.
Hemerocallis HP 21-49 60-70 Effectively drained 1/8" See No. 14. (Pre-chill for six weeks).
Hemiphora GP 30-120 ˆ 70-75 Peaty JC
Hepatica HP 30-360 L 50-55 Effectively drained JC See No. 14. (Pre-chill for 3 weeks).
Heracleum HP 30-90 - Effectively drained 1/4" Sow in situ. See No. 6.
Herniaria HP 10-12 70 Effectively drained JC
Hesperis HB 20-25 L 70-85 Peaty S Might be sown in situ. Cut back soil temperature at evening.
Heuchera HP 10-60 L ˆ 65-70 Effectively drained S
Hibiscus HHP, GA 15-30 ˆ 75-80 Peaty 1/16" Chip and soak. See Nos. 12 & 13.
Hieracium HP 21-30 50-60 Effectively drained JC
Hippeastrum HHBB 30-42 75 Pemy 1/8"
Hollyhock HA, HP 10-12 L 60-70 Peaty S Might be sown in situ.
Holmskioldia GSh 30-90 ˆ 60-65 Effectively drained JC
Hosta HP 30-90 ˆ 50 Peaty 1/16" Hold compost slighty moist.
Humulus HP 25-30 70-75 Effectively drained 1/4" Might be sown in situ.
Hunnemannia HHA 15-20 70-75 Effectively drained 1/16" Might be sown in situ. Makes a pleasant pot plant.
Hutchutinsia HP 14-30 - Effectively drained 1/4" Sow in situ.
Hyoscymus HB, HA 14-42 - Effectively drained 1/8" Sow in situ.
Hypericum HSh 30-90 ˆ 50-55 Effectively drained JC
Hypoestes GP 10-21 70-75 Effectively drained JC
Hyssopus HP 14-42 60-70 Peaty 1/16"
Iliamna HP 30-360 L ˆ 55-65 Effectively drained 1/16" See No. 14. (Pre-chill for 3 weeks).
Impatiens HHA 21-30 L ˆ 70-75 Peaty S See No. 5. Preserve a really excessive humidity till germination.
Incarvillea HP 25-30 55-65 Effectively drained S See No. 5.
Indigofera HHSh 30-90 ˆ 50 Effectively drained 1/8 See No. 13. (Soak for twenty-four hours).
Inula HP 14-42 55-65 Effectively drained 1/16" Might be sown in situ
Ionopsidium HA 14-21 55-60 Effectively drained 1/16" Sow in situ.
Ipomaea HHA 5-21 ˆ 70-85 Peaty 1/4" Chip and soak. See Nos. 12 and 13.
Iris HP 30-545 ˆ 60-70 Peaty 1/4" See No. 6. Could take two winters outside.
Isatis HB 14-42 50 Effectively drained 1/16" Sow in situ.
Ixiolirion HBb 30-90 ˆ 50 Effectively drained 1/16"
Ixora GSh 30-120 ˆ 70-75 Effectively drained 1/16" See No. 14. (Pre-chill for 3 weeks).
Jacaranda GSh 10-15 70-85 Peaty JC
Jacobaea HA 8-21 60-65 Effectively drained 1/8"
Jacobinia GP 30-180 ˆ 75-80 Peaty 1/8" See No. 13. soak for twenty-four hours).
Jasione HP 10-21 70 Effectively drained JC
Jatropha GP 30-120 ˆ 65-75 Effectively drained 1/16"
Jovellana H/HHSh 30-90 ˆ 60-50 Effectively drained S
Kalanchoe GP 7-30 L ˆ 65-75 Weil drained S Likes good air circulation.
Kallstroemia HHA 14-21 ˆ 60-65 Effectively drained JC
Kaulfussia HA 21-30 - Effectively drained 1/4" Greatest sown in situ. Skinny to 6².
Kentranthus HP 21-40 65-70 Effectively drained JC
Kirengeshoma HP 30-300 55-65 Peaty JC Hold compost uniformly moist.
Knautia HP 10-21 - Effectively drained 1/4" Greatest sown in situ Skinny to six'.
Kniphofia HP 10-30 70-75 Peaty 1/4" Cut back soil temperature at evening
Kochia HHA 10-15 L 70-75 Effectively drained S
Lagerstroemia HHSh 15-20 L 70 Effectively drained S See No. 5.
Lagunaria GT 30-180 ˆ 68-70 Peaty 1/8" See No. 13. (Soak for two hours).
Lamium HP 30-60 65-70 Effectively drained JC
Lampranthus HHP 15-30 D 65-75 Effectively drained JC
Lantana HHP 42-60 ˆ 70-75 Peaty 1/8" See No. 13. (Soak 1 day in hand scorching water).
Lapageria HHP 30-90 ˆ 70-75 Peaty 1/8" See No. 13. Soak for 3 days altering water 3/5 instances per day
Lapeirousia HBb 30-90 ˆ 55-60 Effectively drained 1/8"
Larkspur HA 14-21 D 50-55 Peaty 1/16" See No. 14. (Pre-chill for two weeks). Excessive temperatures trigger dormancy.
Lasthenia HA 17-21 - Effectively drained 1/8" Greatest sown in situ Skinny to 4".
Lathyrus HP 20-30 ˆ 55-65 Peaty 1/4" Soak or chip the seeds. See Nos. 12 or 13.
Lavatera HA, HB, HP15-20 70 Peaty 1/16"
Lavender HSh 21-90 ˆ 55-65 Effectively drained JC See No. 14. (Pre-chill for 4-6 weeks).
Lawrencellida HHA 21-30 L 65-75 Effectively drained S
Layia HA 8-30 70-75 Effectively drained 1/8"
Leea GP 30-90 ˆ 75-80 Effectively drained 1/8" See No. 13.
Leontopodium HP 10-42 L ˆ 50 Effectively drained S See No. 14. (Pre-chill for 3 weeks).
Leptosiphon HA 17-21 55-65 Effectively drained 1/16" Greatest sown in situ.
Leptospermum HHSh 30-180 ˆ 60 Peaty 1/16"
Leptosyne HA 6-12 L 60-65 Peaty 1/8"
Leschenaultia GSh 30-120 ˆ 60-70 Effectively drained JC
Lewisia HP 365+ L ˆ 50 Effectively drained S See No. 14. (Pre-chill for five weeks).
Liatris HP 20-25 55-75 Effectively drained JC Cut back soil temperature at evening.
Libertia HP 30-180 ˆ 50 Effectively drained 1/8" See No. 6.
Ligularia HP 14-42 ˆ 55-65 Peaty S Hold compost slighty moist.
Lilies HBb 30-365 ˆ 65-75 Peaty JC See No. 10 for extra particulars.
Limnanthes HA 14-21 60 Effectively drained 1/16" Might be sown in situ
Limonium HP, HHA 10-20 D 65-70 Effectively drained JC Suworowii wants complete darkness to germinate.
Linanthus HA 17-21 - Effectively drained 1/8" Sow outside and skinny out.
Linaria HP 10-15 55-60 Effectively drained JC See No. 14. (Pre-chill for 3 weeks).
Linum HP 20-25 65 Effectively drained 1/8" Greatest sown in situ.
Lisianthus HHP 10-21 L 68-77 Effectively drained S
Lithops GP 10-40 L ˆ 75-80 Effectively drained S
Lobelia HHA,HHP 15-20 L ˆ 65-75 Effectively drained S Place seed of perennial sorts in fridge for 3 months (See No. 14).
Lomatia HHSh 30-180 ˆ 60-65 Effectively drained 1/8"
Lonas HA 5-7 D 70 Effectively drained JC Might be sown in situ
Lotus HHP 14-30 ˆ 55-65 Effectively drained JC Transplant into 3" pots.
Luculia HHSH 30-60 ˆ 55-60 Effectively drained JC
Lunaria HB 10-14 70 Effectively drained 1/8" Might be sown in situ
Lupin HP 15-60 D ˆ 55-65 Effectively drained 1/8" Soak or chip the seeds. See Nos. 12 or 13.
Lychnis HP 21-30 L 70 Effectively drained S See No. 12. (pre-chill for two weeks).
Lysichitum HP 30-60 ˆ 55-65 Peaty 1/4" Hold compost saturated by standing in water.
Lysimachia HP 30-90 ˆ 55-65 Peaty S Hold compost moist.
Lythrum HP 15-30 65-70 Peaty JC
Macropidia GP 30-90 L 60-65 Peaty S See No. 5.
Malope HA 14-30 65-75 Peaty JC See No. 14. (Pre-chill for 3 weeks).
Malva HP 5-21 70 Peaty 1/16"
Mandeville HHSh 14-30 65-75 Effectively drained JC Sow in 1/2 sand and 1/2 peat.
Mandragora HP 50-60 55-60 Peaty 1/8"
Marigold HHA 5-14 70-75 Peaty JC
Matricaria HP 5-21 L 65-75 Effectively drained S Cut back soil temperature at evening.
Maurandia HHP 14-21 65-70 Effectively drained 1/16"
Meconopsis HP 14-28 ˆ 55-65 Peaty S Hold barely moist. See additionally No. 5.
Melia GT 30-180 ˆ 55 Effectively drained 1/8"
Melianthus HHSh 30-180 ˆ 70-75 Peaty 1/16"
Mentzelia HA 5-21 55-60 Effectively drained JC
Mertensia HP 30-60 ˆ 55-60 Effectively drained 1/16" See No. 14. (Pre-chill for 3 weeks).
MesembryanthemumHHA 15-20 D 65-75 Effectively drained S
Metrosideros HHSh 30-90 ˆ 60-60 Peaty 1/16"
Mimosa GP 21-30 L ˆ 70-75 Effectively drained S See No. 13. (Soak for 20 minutes in virtually boiling water).
Mimulus HHP, HP 7-21 L 70-75 Peaty S See No. 14. (Pre-chill for 3 weeks). Then No. 5.
Mina HHP 20-25 70 Effectively drained 1/4" Chip and soak. See Nos. 12 and 13.
Mirabilis HHA 7-21 L 70 Effectively drained S
MIXTURES: the differing types in these teams will all germinate at
totally different instances. Prick out every because it emerges and don't discard
Conifer Bushes HT 30-365 ˆ 55-65 Peaty JC See Nos. 6 and 16
Deciduous Bushes HT 30-365 ˆ 55-65 Peaty JC See Nos. 6 and 16
Wild Flowers HA,HP 30-180 ˆ 55-65 Effectively drained 1/16² See No. 6
Eternal Fls. HHA 14-21 65-75 Effectively drained 1/16² Might be sown in situ
Eternal Fls. HP 30-180 ˆ 65-75 Effectively drained JC See No. 6
Exotics GP 30-180 ˆ 65-75 Peaty JC Fls. to draw B/flies
HA 14-21 - Effectively drained 1/8² Might be sown in situ
Australian Bush GP 30-180 L ˆ 75-80 Peaty S
Shore/Coastal HB,HP 30-180 ˆ 55-65 Effectively drained JC
Silver/Gray Fol. HP,HHA 30-180 ˆ 55-65 Effectively drained JC
Succulents HHP 30-90 L ˆ 65-75 Effectively drained S
Moluccelia 21-35 L ˆ 60 Effectively drained JC Pre-chill for five days then 40°F temp. evening provides finest outcomes.
Momordica HHA 14-21 65-75 Peaty 1/8" Sow seeds singly in 3' pots.
Monarda HP 10-40 60-70 Peaty JC Cut back soil temperature at evening.
Moraea HHBb 30-90 ˆ 55-60 Effectively drained 1/8"
Morina HP 14-42 50 Peaty 1/16"
Mucuna GP 21-90 65-75 Peaty 1/4"
Muscari HBb 42-60 60-65 Effectively drained 1/16"
Mutisia H/HHSh 30-90 ˆ 70 Effectively drained 1/16"
Myosotidium H/HHP 30-180 ˆ 65-70 Peaty 1/16"
Myosotis HB 14-30 D 65-70 Peaty S See No. 5 however hold in complete darkness.
Myrrhis HP 14-42 55-65 Effectively drained 1/8" Might be sown in situ
Naranjilla GP 10-30 ˆ 70-80 Peaty 1/16"
Nasturtium HA 7-12 65 Effectively drained 1/4" Greatest sown in situ
Nemesia HHA 7-21 55-70 Peaty S See No. 5.
Nemophila HA 7-21 55 Effectively drained 1/16" Might be sown in situ.
Neperrthes GP 30-90 ˆ 75-85 Peaty S Dont let compost dry out. See additionally No.5.
Nepeta HP 7-21 60-70 Effectively drained JC Might be sown in situ.
Nerine HHBb 14-21 65-70 Effectively drained S Sow instantly, hold moist and place in a polythene bag.
Nerium GSh 30-90 L ˆ 65-75 Peaty S
Nertera GP 30-90 D ˆ 65-70 Effectively drained SC See No. 8.
Nicandra HA 15-20 70-75 Effectively drained JC
Nicotiana HHA 10-20 L 70-75 Effectively drained S
Nierembergia HHP 15-30 ˆ 70-75 Effectively drained JC
Nigella HA 10-15 65-70 Effectively drained 1/16" Greatest sown in situ. Resents transplanting.
Nolana HHA 14-30 60-70 Effectively drained 1/16" Might be sown in situ.
Nomocharis HBb 30-180 L ˆ 45-50 Effectively drained JC See No. 16
Notholirion H/HHBb 30-180 L ˆ 45-50 Effectively drained JC See No .16
Ocimum HA 14-42 L 55-60 Effectively drained S
Oenothera HP 15-30 L 65-70 Effectively drained JC Cut back soil temperature at evening.
Omphalodes HP 14-42 65-75 Effectively drained 1/8"
Onopordon HP,HB 30-60 55-60 Effectively drained 1/4" Might be sown in situ.
Onosma HP 30-60 50 Effectively drained 1/16"
Orchid GP 90-365 L ˆ 65-75 Effectively drained S
Orchis HBb 90-365 L ˆ 65-75 Effectively drained S
Ornithogalum GBb 30-180 ˆ 55-60 Peaty 1/16" See No. 6
Orphium GSh 21-42 L 65-70 Effectively drained S
Osteospermum HHA,HP 10-15 L 60-65 Effectively drained JC
Oxalis HBb 14-60 55-68 Effectively drained JC
Pachypodium GP 30-180 L ˆ 65-75 Effectively drained S
Paeonia HP 365+ L ˆ 50-60 Effectively drained JC See No. 16. Hold shaded and moist.
Palms GP 60-180 ˆ 75-80 Peaty 1/4" See No. 2
Pansy HP 14-21 D ˆ 65-75 Effectively drained 1/16" See No. 14. (Pre-Chill for two Weeks.)
Papaver HP 10-30 D 55 Effectively drained S Greatest sown in situ. P. Orientale Wants mild for germination.
Paradisea HP 30-180 ˆ 50 Effectively drained 1/16" See No. 6
Parnassia HP 30-180 ˆ 55-65 Peaty S Stand seed pan in a saucer of water to maintain soil at all times moist.
Parochetus HP 30-90 ˆ 50 Effectively drained 1/16" See No. 13.
Passiflora HHP 30-365 ˆ 70-85 Peaty 1/4" See No. 13. Give the seed container an occasional soaking.
Pavonia GSh 30-60 ˆ 75 Peaty 1/16"
Peanuts GA 7-21 70-75 Peaty 1/4" Sow and place inside a polythene bag till germination.
Peltiphyllum HP 30-90 L ˆ 55-60 Peaty S Stand seed pan in a saucer of water to maintain soil at all times moist.
Penstemon HP 18-21 L 55-60 Effectively drained JC See No.14
Pentas GP 25-40 70-75 Peaty S See No.5
Peperomia GP 15-30 70-75 Peaty S See No.5
Perilla HHA 15-30 L 65-75 Peaty S
Petrea GSh 30-60 L 65-75 Peaty S
Petunia HHA 10-21 L 70-75 Peaty S F1 hybrids and doubles might have 80°F to germinate.
Phacelia HA 12-30 D 55-65 Effectively drained 1/4" Greatest sown in situ. Whole darkish required.
Phaeomeria GP 30-90 ˆ 80 Effectively drained 1/8"
Phaseolus GP 30-60 65-70 Effectively drained 1/16" Chip and soak. See Nos. 12 an 13.
Philodendron GP 30-120 ˆ 75-80 Peaty 1/16"
Phlomis HP 14-42 60 Effectively drained JC
Phlox-Annual HHA 10-21 D 55-65 Peaty 1/16" Sow direct into pots because it resents transplanting.
Phlox-PerennialHP 25-30 D ˆ 70 Peaty 1/16" See No.14. (Pre-chill for 4 weeks).
Phormium HP 30-180 ˆ 60-65 Peaty JC
Phuopsis HP 30-40 L 50-60 Effectively drained S
Phygelius HP 10-14 70-75 Effectively drained JC
Physalis HP 21-30 L 70 Effectively drained S
Physostegia HP 21-30 55-75 Peaty JC Cut back soil temperature at evening.
Phyteuma HP 30-90 ˆ 55-65 Effectively drained JC See No.6
Phytolacca HP 30-60 ˆ 65-70 Effectively drained 1/8"
Pilea GP 14-60 L ˆ 65-75 Peaty S See No. 5.
Pinguicula HHP 30-120 L ˆ 55 Peaty S See No. 5. Use a compost 1/2 peat and 1/2 sand.
Pittosporum HHSh 30-60 55 Effectively drained 1/16" Place seeds in a bag and dip in boiling water for few seconds.
Platycodon HP 15-30 L 70 Effectively drained S
Platystemon HA 14-30 55-65 Effectively drained 1/16 Sow in situ
Plumbago GP 25-30 70 Effectively drained JC
Plumeria GP 30-180 ˆ 65-75 Peaty 1/16" See No. 13.
Podolepis HHA 21-30 L 65-70 Effectively drained S
Podophyllum HP 30-180 L ˆ 55-60 Peaty JC Pre-chill for 3 weeks. Hold compost at all times moist.
Polemonium HP 20-25 70 Peaty 1/16" Cut back soil temperature at evening.
Polygala HSh 30-60 L 60-65 Effectively drained JC
Polygonatum HP 30-545 ˆ 50 Effectively drained 1/16" See No. 6.
Polygonum HP,HHA 21-60 ˆ 70-75 Peaty 1/16" Don't overwater
Portulaca HHA 14-21 L 70-85 Effectively drained S
Potentilla HP 14-30 65-70 Effectively drained JC
Poterium HP 30-60 ˆ 50 Effectively drained JC See No. 6.
Primula-IndoorsGA, GP 20-25 L ˆ 55-60 Peaty S P.Sinensis wants darkness for germination.
Primula-OutdoorHP 21-40 L ˆ 60-65 Peaty S See No. 14. (Pre-chill for 3 weeks).
Proboscidia GA/HHA 15-42 ˆ 70-75 Peaty 1/4"
Protea HHT 30-90 ˆ 65-75 Peaty 1/4" Sow instantly.
Prunella HP 30-60 55-65 Effectively drained 1/16"
Psidium 30-60 ˆ 70-75 Peaty JC See No. 13.
Pulmonaria HP 30-42 60-65 Peaty JC
Pulsatilla HP 30-180 ˆ 60-70 Effectively drained JC See No. 6. Trim 'tails' off seeds earlier than sowing
Pyrethum HHA, HP 30-60 ˆ 55 Effectively drained JC Doubleness of flowers will increase in 2nd 12 months.
Pyrola HSh 30-90 L ˆ 55 Peaty S
Ramonda HP 30-60 L ˆ 55-60 Effectively drained S
Ranunculus HP 30-90 ˆ 50 Effectively drained 1/16" See No. 6.
Raoulia HP 30-90 L ˆ 55-60 Effectively drained S
Ratibida HA/HB/HP 21-42 68-75 Effectively drained 1/8" Cut back soil temperature at evening.
Rechsteineria GBb 30-60 70 Effectively drained JC
Rehmannia H/HHP 21-42 L 60-65 Effectively drained JC
Reseda HB,HA 5-21 L 70 Effectively drained S Additional care required when transplanting.
Rheum HP 21-42 60-65 Peaty 1/8"
Rhodanthe HHA 14-30 75-80 Effectively drained JC Might be sown in situ
Rhodochiton HHP 12-42 ˆ 60-65 Peaty JC
Rhodohypoxis HP 30-90 ˆ 50 Effectively drained JC Lime free compost required.
Rhoeo GP 14-60 65-70 Peaty JC See No. 13. (Soak for 1/2 hour).
Ricinus HHA 15-21 70-75 Peaty 1/4" These seeds are toxic.
Rochea HHP 14-42 L 60-70 PBM S See No. 5.
Rodgersia HP 12-60 L 55-60 Peaty S
Roscoea HP 30-365 L ˆ 50-55 Effectively drained S See No. 16.
Rothmannia HHSh 30-90 ˆ 70-75 Peaty 1/8" See No. 13. (Soak for five hours).
Rudbeckia HHA, HP 5-21 L 70 Peaty S Fulgida see No. 14. (Pre-chill for two weeks).
Ruella HP 30-60 ˆ 65-75 Peaty JC
Ruta HP 30-42 60-65 Effectively drained JC
Sagina HP 10-21 55 Effectively drained JC
Saintpaulia GP 30-60 L ˆ 70-75 Peaty S See No. 5.
Salpiglossis HHA 15-30 D ˆ 70-75 Peaty S
Salvia HHA, HA 10-14 L ˆ 68-80 Effectively drained S For Patens & Superba see No. 14. (Pre-chill for 3 weeks).
Sandersonia HHBb 30-90 ˆ 75 Effectively drained 1/8" See No. 13.
Sanguinaria HP 30-90 ˆ 50-55 Effectively drained 1/16"
Sanguisorba HP 30-60 50-55 Effectively drained S
Sanvitalia HA 10-21 L 70 Effectively drained S Take care when transplanting.
Saponaria HA,HP 10-21 L 70 Effectively drained S See No. 14. (Pre-chill for 3 weeks).
Sarracenia HP 30-90 L ˆ 75-80 Peaty S See No. 14. (Pre-chill for 7 days) then No. 5.
Saxifraga HP 15-60 ˆ 65-75 Effectively drained JC See No. 6.
Scabiosa HA 10-15 ˆ 70-75 Effectively drained 1/16"
Schefflera GSh 20-30 75 Peaty 1/16"
Schizanthus GA 7-14 D 60-75 Peaty S
Schizopetalon HHA 6-21 60-65 Effectively drained 1/16"
Schizostylis HBb 30-90 ˆ 55-60 Effectively drained 1/16"
Scilla HP 30-180 ˆ 50 Peaty 1/16" See No. 6.
Scutellaria HP 14-180 ˆ 50 Effectively drained JC
Sedum HP 15-30 ˆ 50 Effectively drained S See No. 6.
Sempervivum HP 15-30 ˆ 70 Effectively drained S
Senecio HHA 10-21 L 65-75 Effectively drained 1/16"
Setcreasia HHP 30-40 70 Peaty JC
Shortia HP 30-60 ˆ 60-65 Peaty S See No. 14. (Pre-chill for 3 weeks).
Sidalcea HP 14-42 50 Effectively drained 1/8"
Silene HP 15-20 70 Effectively drained JC Might be sown in situ.
Silybum HA 14-21 55-60 Effectively drained 1/8" Might be sown in situ.
Simmondsia HHT 14-21 65-70 Effectively drained JC See No. 13. (Soak for 12 hours).
Sinningia GP 10-21 L 70 Peaty S
Sisyrinchium HP 30-180 ˆ 50 Effectively drained 1/8" See No. 6.
Smilacena HP 30-180 L ˆ 60-65 Peaty JC See No. 14. (Pre-chill for 3 weeks).
Smithiantha GP 15-40 L 75-77 Peaty S Very small seeds
Solanum GP 15-21 L 70-80 Effectively drained S The crops needs to be positioned outside by means of the summer time for pollination.
Soldanella HP 30-180 L ˆ 55-60 Effectively drained JC See No. 14. (Pre-chill for 4 weeks).
Solidago HP 14-42 50 Effectively drained JC
Sparaxis HBb 30-90 ˆ 50-55 Effectively drained 1/16"
Sparmannia GSh 21-30 65-75 Peaty JC
Specularia HA 12-30 - Effectively drained 1/16" Sow outside and skinny out.
Spigelia H/HHP 30-60 L 65-70 Effectively drained JC See No. 14. (Pre-chill for 3 weeks).
Stachys HP 15-30 L 70 Effectively drained JC Cut back soil temperature at evening. Develop on the dry aspect.
Stapelia GP 7-30 L ˆ 65-70 Peaty S Use 1/2 peat 1/2 sand.
Stenocarpus HHT 30-90 ˆ 65-75 Effectively drained JC
Stephanotis GP 15-90 ˆ 75-80 Peaty 1/16" Hold the compost barely moist.
Stereospermum GSh 30-18O ˆ 65-75 Effectively drained JC
Shares HHA 10-14 L 55-60 Effectively drained S Might be sown in situ.
Stokesia HP 25-30 70 Peaty 1/16"
Strelitzia GP 30-180 ˆ 70-75 Sand S See No. 1. Soak for as much as 3 days altering the water day by day.
Streptocarpus GP 15-30 L 55-65 Peaty S Very small seeds. See No. 5.
Streptosolon HHSh 30-90 ˆ 55-65 Effectively drained 1/16"
Stylomecon HA 14-21 - Effectively drained 1/16" Sow outside and skinny out to six".
Succisa HP 10-21 ˆ 65-70 Effectively drained JC
Sutherlandia H/HHSh 21-30 60-65 Effectively drained 1/16" See No. 13. (Soak for 3 hours).
Candy Pea HA 10-20 D 55-65 Peaty 1/4² File or soak seeds. See Nos. 12 and 13. Develop cool.
Symphyandra HP 21-30 L 60-65 Effectively drained JC
Tacca GP 30-270 ˆ 80-85 Peaty 1/8" Soak for 72 hours. See No. 13.
Tacitus HHP 30-90 L ˆ 50-60 Effectively drained S
Tecophilaea HBb 30-365 ˆ 50-55 Peaty 1/16" Hold compost barely moist.
Tellima HP 30-90 ˆ 55-60 Effectively drained S See No. 6.
Tephrosia HP 21-42 65-70 Effectively drained JC Chip and soak. See Nos. 12 and 13.
Tetranema GP 14-30 65-75 Peaty JC
Teucrium HP 25-30 70 Effectively drained S
Thalictrum HP 15-21 ˆ 50-60 Effectively drained 1/8"
Thermopsis HP 15-30 70 Effectively drained 1/16" File or soak the seeds. See Nos. 12 and 13.
Thunbergia HHA 14-21 ˆ 70-75 Peaty JC Hold the compost barely moist.
Thymus HP 15-30 L 55 Peaty S See No. 5.
Tiarella HP 14-90 ˆ 50 Effectively drained S See No. 6.
Tibouchina GSh 30-90 L ˆ 60-70 Peaty S See No. 5.
Tigridia H/HHBb 30-90 55-60 Effectively drained 1/16"
Tillandsia GP 30-90 L ˆ 60-70 Peaty S See No. 5.
Tithonia HHA 5-14 L ˆ 70- Effectively drained S
Torenia GA 15-30 L 70-75 Peaty S See No. 5.
Townsendia HP 30-90 ˆ 60 Effectively drained 1/16" See No. 6.
Trachelium HHP 15-21 L 55-60 Effectively drained S
Trachymene HHA 15-30 D 70 Effectively drained 1/16" Transplant rigorously.
Tradescantia HP 30-40 70 Peaty JC Cut back soil temperature at evening.
Tree Fems HHP 30-120 L ˆ 65-70 Peaty S See No. 4.
Trichosanthes HHA 14-30 65-75 Peaty 1" Sow singly in 2' pots.
Tricyrtis HP 30-90 ˆ 65-70 Effectively drained 1/8" Hold compost slighty moist.
Trillium HP 545+ ˆ 60-70 Effectively drained S See No. 15. Requires two durations of a minimum of 3 months within the frig.
Tripteris HA 5-14 60-65 Effectively drained 1/8" Might be sown in situ.
Trollius HP 30-365 ˆ 50 Effectively drained S See No. 14. (Pre-chill for two weeks).
Trop. SpeciosumHP 360-720 ˆ 55-60 Effectively drained JC
Tropaeolum HA 10-15 55-65 Peaty 1/4" Might be sown in situ
Tulipa HBb 60-90 ˆ 50 Effectively drained 1/8" See No. 6.
Tunica HP 14-60 ˆ 50 Effectively drained 1/16 See No. 6
Tweedia GP 30-90 ˆ 75 Effectively drained JC
Urospermum HP/HB 16-30 L 60-65 Effectively drained JC
Ursinia HHA 14-30 55-60 Effectively drained JC
Uvularia HP 30-180 ˆ 55-60 Peaty JC
Vallota HHBb 30-60 65-70 Peaty 1/16"
Veltheimia HHBb 30-90 ˆ 55-65 Peaty 1/16" Hold compost barely moist
Venidium HHA 6-14 60-65 Peaty 1/8"
Veratrum HP 90-365 ˆ 55-60 Effectively drained 1/4² See No. 6 and No. 16.
Verbascum HB,HP 14-30 55-60 Effectively drained 1/16" Might be grown in situ
Verbena HHA,HP 14-90 D ˆ 65 Effectively drained 1/16" Bonariensis & Venosa. See No. 14. (Pre-chill for two weeks).
Verbesina HHA 14-30 60-65 Effectively drained 1/8"
Veronica HP 15-30 L 70 Peaty JC Cut back soil temperature at evening.
Veronicastrum HP 21-40 L 55-60 Effectively drained JC
Vicia HP 21-40 65-70 Effectively drained JC
Vinca GA 15-30 D ˆ 70-75 Peaty 1/16"
Viola HP 14-21 D ˆ 65-75 Effectively drained 1/16" See No. 14. (Pre-chill for two weeks).
Viscaria HA 10-21 60-65 Effectively drained JC
Vriesia GP 7-90 L ˆ 60.7 Peaty S See No. 5.
Wahlenbergia HHA 14-28 L 60-70 Effectively drained S
Wallflower HB 10-14 65-70 Effectively drained 1/4" Sow in reserve mattress, prick out 6² aside, plant out in October.
Waterlily GP 14-30 File seed and submerge in water at 75-85'F, change water twice day by day.
Watsonia HBb 30-180 ˆ 55-65 Effectively drained 1/8" Hold the compost slimy moist.
Xeranthemum HA 10-15 70 Effectively drained JC Transplant rigorously.
Xerophyllum HP 30-60 ˆ 55-60 Peaty JC
Yucca HA 30-365 ˆ 65-75 Effectively drained JC Filamentosa germinates at 55°F.
Zantedeschia HHP 30-90 L ˆ 70-80 Peaty S See No. 13. Hold compost fairly moist.
Zauschneria H/HHP 30-60 L 60-65 Effectively drained JC
Zea HHA 5-14 70 Peaty 1/4" Sow seeds individually in peat pots.
zinnia HHA 10-24 75-80 Peaty 1/16" Sow seeds individually in peat pots.
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TREES AND SHRUBS
Abies HT 21-30 L ˆ 68-75 Peaty S Soak in a single day then pre-chill for 21 days. (No. 14).
Acer HT 30-365+ L ˆ 65-70 Peaty S Soak for two days then No. 15. (2 months heat moist, 2 months frig)
Ailanthus HT 30-90 L ˆ 50-60 Effectively drained S Chip, soak then No. 14 for two weeks.
Akebia HSh 30-180 L ˆ 50-60 Peaty S See No. 14. (4 weeks).
Albiza HSh/HT 30-90 ˆ 65-75 Effectively drained 1/8" Soak for 12 hours in tepid water earlier than sowing.
Amorpha HSh 30-120 ˆ 50-60 Effectively drained 1/16" Soak for 12 hours in tepid water earlier than sowing.
Andromeda HSh 30-60 L ˆ 50-60 Peaty S Stand seed pan in a saucer of water to maintain soil at all times moist.
Araucaria HT 30-60 D 55-60 Peaty 1/4" Sow instantly
Arbutus HT 60-90 L ˆ 65-70 Peaty S See No. 14. (6-8 weeks).
Arundinaria HSh 30-90 L ˆ 70 Peaty JC Stand seed in a saucer of water to maintain the soil at all times moist.
Asterolasia HSh 30-180 ˆ 55-65 Effectively drained 1/16"
Aucuba HSh 30-90 ˆ 65-70 Effectively drained 1/8"
Azalea HSh 50-90 L ˆ 55-60 Peaty S See No. 5 or No. 6. Hold shaded from direct solar.
Berberis HSh 60-180 L ˆ 50-65 Effectively drained S See No. 14. (8 weeks).
Betula HT 30-90 L ˆ 65-75 Peaty S See No. 14. (10 weeks).
Buddleia HSh 20-30 L 70-75 Peaty S See No. 14. (Pre-chill for 4 weeks).
Bupleurum HSh 14-60 55-60 Effectively drained JC
Calluna HSh 30-60 L ˆ 65-70 Peaty S See No. 14. (Pre-chill for 4 weeks).
Calocedrus HT 30-90 L 50-60 Peaty JC See No. 14. (Pre-chill for 4 weeks).
Camellia HSh 30-90 ˆ 70-75 Peaty 1/4² See No. 13 . Can also profit from No. 14.
Caragana HSh 14-21 L 65-70 Effectively drained S See No. 13.
Carpinus HT 30-365 L ˆ 65-70 Effectively drained S See No. 15. (1 month at 70°F then 4 months in frig.) or No. 16.
Caryopteris HSh 30-90 ˆ 65-70 Effectively drained JC
Catalpa HT 14-30 L ˆ 60-70 Peaty S Give seedlings good air flow to stop damping off.
Ceanothus HSh 30-60 L 65-70 Effectively drained S Soak in a single day then deal with as No. 14 for two weeks.
Cedrus HT 14-60 L ˆ 60-65 Effectively drained S Soak for 2-3 hours then deal with as No. 14 for 3 weeks.
Cephalotaxus HSh 14-60 ˆ 60-65 Peaty JC
Cercis HSh 30-90 L ˆ 70-75 Effectively drained JC See No.13. Soak in hand scorching water then No. 14 for 2-3 months.
Chaenomeles HSh 70-90 L ˆ 55-65 Effectively drained S See No. 14. (Pre-chill for 7-10 weeks).
Chamaecyparis HT,HHT 30-60 L 50-60 Peaty JC See No 14. (Pre-chilll for 3 weeks).
Chimonanthus HSh 63-90 L ˆ 50-60 Effectively drained S See No. 14. (Pre-chill for 5-8 weeks).
Chionanthus HSh 30-180 L ˆ 60-70 Effectively drained S See No. 14. (Pre-chill for 1 month)
Cistus HSh 7-30 L 65-70 Peaty S See No. 5.
Clerodendron HSh 60-90 L ˆ 65-70 Effectively drained S See No. 14. (Pre-chill for 4-6 weeks).
Colutea HSh 7-21 65-70 Effectively drained 1/16² Chip and soak. See Nos. 12 and 13.
Cordyline HHSh 30-60 ˆ 65-70 Peaty 1/16²
Cornus HSh 90-730 L ˆ 50-60 Effectively drained S See No.15. (2 months at 70°F then 3 months in frig) or No. 16.
Coronilla HHSh 30-60 65-75 Effectively drained JC
Cotoneaster HSh 180-365 L ˆ 70 Acid Peaty S See No.15. (3-5 months at 70°F then 3 months in frig) or No. 16.
Crataegus HSh 180-730 L ˆ 50-60 Effectively drained S See No.15. (3-5 months at 70'F then 3 months in frig) or No. 16.
Crinodendron H/HHSh 30-120 ˆ 55-65 Effectively drained JC See No.13. (Soak for 3 hours).
Cryptomeria HT 30-60 ˆ 55-65 Peaty 1/16²
Cupressus HT 30-90 L ˆ 65-75 Peaty S See No.14. (Pre-chill for 3 weeks).
Cytisus HSh 25-30 L 70-75 Effectively drained S See No.13. Transplant to last quarters while nonetheless small.
Daboecia HSh 30-120 L ˆ 55-65 Acid peat S By no means permit compost to dry out.
Daphne HSh 150- 365 L ˆ 50-60 Effectively drained S See No. 15.(2 months at 70°F then 3 months within the frig)
Davidia HT 300-365 ˆ 50-65 Peaty 1/4 See No. 15.(3-4 months heat moist, 3-4 months frig.).
Decaisnea HSh 30-180 ˆ 55-60 Effectively drained 1/4
Elaeagnus HT/HSh 140-180 ˆ 50-65 Effectively drained 1/16 See No. 15.(4 weeks heat moist, 8-12 weeks frig.).
Enkianthus HSh 25-60 L ˆ 60-70 Peaty S See No. 14. (Pre-chill for six weeks).
Erica HSh 30-60 L ˆ 65-70 Peaty S See No. 14. (Pre-chill for 4 weeks).
Euonymus HSh 220-365 ˆ 50-65 Effectively drained 1/16 See No. 15.(8-12 weeks heat moist, 8-16 weeks frig.).
Fagus HT 30-365 L ˆ 50-60 Effectively drained JC Soak in a single day then see No. 14 (pre-chill for six weeks) or No. 16.
Forsythia HSh 30-90 55-65 Effectively drained JC
FremontodendronHHSh/HSh 30-60 65-70 Effectively drained JC
Fuchsia HSh 21-90 L ˆ 70-75 Peaty S See No. 5. Soak in rain water for 3-4 days. Hold compost moist.
Gaultheria HSh 30-60 L 65-70 Peaty S See No. 14. (Pre-chill for 4-10 weeks). Acid soils solely.
Genista HSh 14-30 55-65 Effectively drained JC See No. 13.
Gingko HT 30-60 L ˆ 70-75 Peaty 1/8 See No. 14. (Pre-chill for 8-10 weeks).
Gleditschia HT 14-30 65-70 Effectively drained JC Chip and soak for twenty-four hours. See Nos. 12 and 13.
Gymnocladus HT 30-90 ˆ 65-70 Effectively drained 1/4 Chip and soak in heat water for twenty-four hours. See Nos. 12 and 13.
Hamamelis HSh 270-365 L ˆ 50-60 Peaty 1/16 See No.15. (3 months at 70°F then place in frig. for 3 months).
Hebe HHSh 15-30 70 Peaty JC
Hibiscus HSh 30-60 ˆ 70-75 Effectively drained 1/16 See No.13.
Hippophae HSh 30-180 L ˆ 55-65 Effectively drained JC See No.14. (Pre-chill for 14 weeks).
Holodiscus HSh 30-180 ˆ 60-65 Effectively drained S
Indigofera HSh 30-60 65-70 Effectively drained 1/16 Pour almost boiling water over seed and go away to soak in a single day.
Jasminum HSh 20-30 70-75 Effectively drained JC
Juglans HT 30-180 L ˆ 50-60 Peaty JC See No. 14. (2-3 weeks). Place in order that dividing line is on the prime.
Juniperus HT 30-180 L ˆ 45-50 Peaty S Soak for twenty-four hours. Excessive temperatures forestall germination.
Kalmia HSh 30-60 L ˆ 70 Sandy peat S See No. 14. (Pre-chill for 3 months).
Kalmiopsis HSh 30-60 L 65-70 Acid, sandy peatS
Koelreuteria HT 30-60 L ˆ 55-65 Peaty JC See No. 13. (Use boiling water) then No. 14 (place in frig. for 3 weeks).
Kolwitzia HT 40-70 L ˆ 65-70 Effectively drained JC Soak for 24 hours then No. 14. (Pre-chill for 4 weeks).
Labumum HT 30-60 65-70 Effectively drained 1/16 Chip and soak. See Nos. 12 and 13.
Larix HT 30-90 L ˆ 65-75 Peaty S See No. 14. (Pre-chill for 1 month).
Laurus HT 40-90 L ˆ 50-60 Peaty JC Soak for twenty-four hours then No. 14. (Pre-chill 1 month)
Ledum HSh 30-60 L ˆ 55-65 Acid peat S
Leycesteria HSh 30-60 60-65 Sandy peat JC
Liquidambar HT 14-365 L ˆ 65-75 Peaty S See No. 14. (Pre-chill for 3 months). Do not let the seeds dry out.
Liriodendron HT 60-365 L ˆ 65-75 Peaty S See No. 16.
Loiseleuria HSh 30-60 65-75 Effectively drained JC
Lonicera HSh 180+ L ˆ 60-70 Effectively drained JC See No. 14. Place in frig. for 3 months. Hold temp. under 75°F.
Magnolia HT 120+ L ˆ 50 Effectively drained JC See No. 14. Place in frig. for 4 months.
Mahonia HSh 90-120 L ˆ 50 Peaty JC See No. 14. (Pre-chill for 3 weeks).
Malus HT 120-365 L ˆ 50 Peaty JC Soak for twenty-four hours then No. 14. (Pre-chill for 14 weeks).
Menziesia HSh 30-60 55 Sandy peat S Hold compost uniformly moist.
Morus HT 14-30 L 65-75 Peaty S See No. 5. or see No. 14. (Pre-chill for 1-3 months).
Myrtus HHSH 30-90 ˆ 55-65 Peaty JC See No. 13.
Nyssa HT 90-365 L ˆ 50 Peaty S See No. 14. (Pre-chill for 3 months).
Olea HHT/HT 30-120 ˆ 65-70 Effectively drained 1/8"
Olearia H/HHSh 30-60 L 65-70 Effectively drained S
Ostrya HT 365+ L ˆ 50-60 Effectively drained JC See No. 16.
Paeonia HSh 270+ L ˆ 70 Effectively drained JC See No. 15.
Parthenocissus HSh 60-180 L ˆ 60-70 Effectively drained JC See No. 13 then 14. (Pre-chill for six week).
Paulownia HT 30-60 L 55-70 Peaty S See No. 5
Philadelphus HSh 30-60 65-70 Effectively drained JC
Phlomis HSh 30-90 ˆ 65-75 Effectively drained JC
Phyllodoce HSh 30-60 L 55-65 Peaty S
Picea HT 30-60 L ˆ 55 Effectively drained S See No. 14. (Pre-chill for 21 days).
Pieris HSh 30-70 L ˆ 65-70 Acid Peat S See No. 5.
Pinus HT 30-60 L ˆ 55-65 Effectively drained S Soak seed, then No 14. (Pre-chill for six weeks).
Pittosporum HHSh 30-60 ˆ 55 Effectively drained 1/16" Place seeds in a bag and dip in boiling water for just a few seconds.
Prunus HT 120-365 L ˆ 65-75 Effectively drained 1/16" Soak in a single day then see No. 14. (Pre-chill for 4 months).
Pseudotsuga HT 30-180 L ˆ 75 Peaty S See No. 14. (Pre-chill for 8 weeks).
Ptelia HSh/HT 80-120 55-60 Effectively drained 1/8" See No. 14. (Pre-chill for 3 weeks).
Punica HHSH 30-40 L 70-75 Effectively drained S See No. 13
Pyracantha HSh 40-180 L ˆ 50 Peaty JC See No. 14. (Pre-chill for six weeks).
Quercus HT 120-365 L ˆ 50 Peaty JC Soak for twenty-four hours, then No. 14. (Pre-chill for 3 months).
Rhododendron HSh 50-90 L ˆ 55-60 Acid Peat S See No. 6. Hold shaded from direct solar.
Rhodotypos HSh 365+ L ˆ 55-65 Peaty JC See No. 15. (3 months at 70°F, 3 months chill, 3 months at 70°F).
Rhus HSh 30-90 ˆ 65-70 Effectively drained JC Chip or soak. See Nos. 12 and 13.
Robinia HT 7-30 L 65-75 Effectively drained S See No. 13. Soak in hand scorching water.
Rosa HSh 30-365+ L ˆ 55 Effectively drained JC See No. 16 or No. 14. (Pre-chill for 3 months).
Santolina HSh 15-30 65-70 Effectively drained JC
Sarcococca HSh 30-120 55-65 Peaty JC
Sequoia HT 7-60 L ˆ 65-70 Peaty S
Skimmia HSh 30-180 L ˆ 50-60 Acid Peat S Soak in a single day then No. 14. (Pre-chill for 4 weeks).
Sophora HT 10-21 70-85 Effectively drained JC Chip and soak seeds. See Nos. 12 and 13.
Sorbus HT 120-180 L ˆ 65-70 Effectively drained S See No. 14. (Pre-chill for 4 months).
Spartium HSh 7-30 70 Effectively drained JC Chip and soak. See Nos. 12 and 13.
Spiraea HSh 30-40 55-65 Effectively drained JC
Styrax HSh 30-90 ˆ 55-65 Effectively drained JC
Syringa HSh 14-60 L 70 Peaty S See No. 14. (Pre-chill for 3 weeks).
Tamarix HSh 30-50 L 65-70 Peaty S See No. 5.
Taxodium HT 14-60 L 70 Peaty S See No. 14. (Pre-chill for 30 days).
Taxus HT 365+ L ˆ 70 Peaty JC See No. 15. (3 months at 70°F, 3 months chill, 3 months at 70°F).
Thuja HSh 14-60 L ˆ 55 Peaty S See No. 14. (Pre-chill for 4 weeks).
Trachycarpus HT 40-90 L ˆ 55-65 Peaty S See No. 14. (Pre-chill for 4 weeks).
Tsuga HT 7-60 L ˆ 60 Peaty S See No. 14. (Pre-chill for 3 months).
Ulex HSh 14-21 65-75 Effectively drained JC See No. 13.
Vaccinium HSh 365+ L ˆ 65-75 Acid Peat S See No. 16.
Viburnum HSh 240-540 L ˆ 70 Effectively drained JC See No. 15. (3 months 70°F, 3 months chill, 3 months 70°F).
Wistaria HSh 30-60 55-65 Effectively drained 1/8" Chip and soak in hand scorching water. See Nos. 12 and 13.
Zelkova HT 14-60 L ˆ 50-70 Peaty S See No. 5 or No. 14. (Pre-chill for two weeks).
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