Oh my gosh Dave was wondering what you've been doing. I just started some parsley and dill inside for the black swallow tall butterflys that I raise. My milkweed I have some in the refrigerator being cold stratified and the others i planted outside in a milk jug. Did you ever hear of winter sowing?
Nora, nice to hear from you, Nice job getting your black swallowtail plants started. I think winter sowing and cold stratification are similar in that the seeds need to spend time time outside experiencing freezing temps, snow, etc. I think in both cases moisture and cold temps play a key role to help the seeds germinate. Keep up the great work!
Where can the seeds be purchased ? I’m up near Itasca State Park, I don’t necessarily have a butterfly garden I just like to plant everything!!! Blessings
Meadow Liatrus is the best! I got my seeds from my sister-in-law. However, many nurseries sell the seeds. I am attaching a link to a nursery I have used before. They will mail you the seeds. Good luck! www.prairiemoon.com/liatris-ligulistylis-meadow-blazing-star-prairie-moon-nursery.html
I learned something new about "cold stratification" - who knew you could plant seeds and then put them outside during a Minnesota winter!
Minnesota Vikings purple cold stratification pots. Amazing !!
Excellent observation!
Oh my gosh Dave was wondering what you've been doing. I just started some parsley and dill inside for the black swallow tall butterflys that I raise. My milkweed I have some in the refrigerator being cold stratified and the others i planted outside in a milk jug. Did you ever hear of winter sowing?
Nora, nice to hear from you, Nice job getting your black swallowtail plants started. I think winter sowing and cold stratification are similar in that the seeds need to spend time time outside experiencing freezing temps, snow, etc. I think in both cases moisture and cold temps play a key role to help the seeds germinate. Keep up the great work!
Everything i’ve read or seen on youtube says cold stratification is done 4-6 before last frost. Depending n your zone, of course
Where can the seeds be purchased ?
I’m up near Itasca State Park, I don’t necessarily have a butterfly garden I just like to plant everything!!!
Blessings
Meadow Liatrus is the best! I got my seeds from my sister-in-law. However, many nurseries sell the seeds. I am attaching a link to a nursery I have used before. They will mail you the seeds. Good luck!
www.prairiemoon.com/liatris-ligulistylis-meadow-blazing-star-prairie-moon-nursery.html