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I've ordered some cheap aquilegia seeds. How do I know if they need stratification. Should I module sow or choose a fee spot in the soil? Any bets on how successful I'll be? I understand they take ages to germinate. By the time they show (if they do) I'll have forgotten about them 
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(30-05-2025, 08:50 AM)JJB Wrote: I've ordered some cheap aquilegia seeds. How do I know if they need stratification. Should I module sow or choose a fee spot in the soil? Any bets on how successful I'll be? I understand they take ages to germinate. By the time they show (if they do) I'll have forgotten about them That’s what labels are for 
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Most of my aquilegias have gone over already.
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(30-05-2025, 08:50 AM)JJB Wrote: I've ordered some cheap aquilegia seeds. How do I know if they need stratification. Should I module sow or choose a fee spot in the soil? Any bets on how successful I'll be? I understand they take ages to germinate. By the time they show (if they do) I'll have forgotten about them
Aquilegia alpina , buergeriana, canadensis, flabellata, formosa, glandulosa, nevadensis, saximontana, transylvanica, viridiflora, and vulgaris, Sow at Max. 5ºC (41ºF), germination irregular, often several months
Aquilegia atrata , Sow at 18-22ºC (64-71ºF) for 2-4 wks, move to -4 to +4ºC (24-39ºF) for 4-6 wks, move to 5-12ºC (41-53ºF) for germination
Aquilegia bertolonii, caerulea, clematiflora, laramiensis, longissima, rockii, scopulorum, and siberica , Sow at 20ºC (68ºF), germination slow may take several months
Aquilegia chrysantha, , Sow at 20ºC (68ºF), if no germination in 3-4 wks, move to -4 to +4ºC (24-39ºF) for 2-4 wks
Aquilegia olympica , Sow at 20ºC (68ºF), if no germination in 3-4 wks, move to -4 to +4ºC (24-39ºF) indefinitely.
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Oooh err Mrs. Sounds awfully complicated. As my cheap seeds were from T&M (wash my mouth out with soap!) I doubt if the species are mentioned. When I get them I might have to do some research
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All mine are from seed from Carrie Thomas as well.
I didn't stratify, I just sowed them and waited till they came up.
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(30-05-2025, 06:50 PM)Veggie Wrote: Try Carrie Thomas's instructions http://www.touchwoodplants.co.uk/sowing%...legias.htm
That's more my style, a 'suck it and see' approach. It seems I can sow them now and hope for the best. I still might do a bit of research too. Thanks V & TMTT
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I've never actually followed instructions like those. I think they were compiled by scientists who have rigourously tested germination conditions, so that's why they are so specific.
If they need cold, I usually winter sow and keep them under cover outdoors, or stick them in the fridge.
Johnny Seeds are fairly reliable, and they just say to keep the seeds in the fridge for 5 days before sowing.
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