I use potting mix when up-potting, such as Pro Mix, or other brands. I don't feed my little transplants anything, personally, but I know that some people will give a bit of food. Next spring, I might change my mind when it comes to my large containers - not sure yet.
I can share my personal approach, although I'm still learning. When a plant needs 90 days of stratification (pale purple coneflower, turtle head) I make sure I sow them by early-mid January so they experience enough cold. When a plant needs 60 days of stratification, I sow them in January, or even early February. When a plant needs 30 days, I sow them anytime in January or February. When a plant doesn't need any stratification, I sow them in January, February, or early March. It's ok to over-stratify a plant (toughens them up). It's not good to under-stratify a plant. Lastly, I have never tried snowberry. Good luck.
Can you explain using your own seeds Vs. store bought? I have to order purple coneflower and milkweed. Do you think they will germinate? I’m zone 7 on the east coast. Thank you
I always use my own seeds if the plant is in my garden since I know they are fresh. For example all my own seeds will be from 2023. Store bought seeds are generally good too, but they might be from 2022. If you're in Canada, Northern Wildflowers is my favourite vendor. What's good about purple coneflower and milkweed is that they're fairly easy to germinate - they're not too tricky.
Great video. Right to the point. Most people are wind bags on here. Thank you
Glad you liked the video.
Can't wait to try this, and of course, learn from my mistakes...😅
Glad to hear you'll try it out.
Please keep making videos. Would love to see how your progress is.
I will continue, thank you for your encouragement.
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Nice video!
Once the native plants germinate and grow true leaves, what do you feed them, and what soil do you use when you up-pot them?
I use potting mix when up-potting, such as Pro Mix, or other brands. I don't feed my little transplants anything, personally, but I know that some people will give a bit of food. Next spring, I might change my mind when it comes to my large containers - not sure yet.
Fantastic video!
Thanks!
Have you tried Snowberry? Also do I ignore the package instructions regarding stratification when winter sowing native flowers
I can share my personal approach, although I'm still learning.
When a plant needs 90 days of stratification (pale purple coneflower, turtle head) I make sure I sow them by early-mid January so they experience enough cold.
When a plant needs 60 days of stratification, I sow them in January, or even early February.
When a plant needs 30 days, I sow them anytime in January or February.
When a plant doesn't need any stratification, I sow them in January, February, or early March.
It's ok to over-stratify a plant (toughens them up). It's not good to under-stratify a plant.
Lastly, I have never tried snowberry. Good luck.
Can you explain using your own seeds Vs. store bought? I have to order purple coneflower and milkweed. Do you think they will germinate? I’m zone 7 on the east coast. Thank you
I always use my own seeds if the plant is in my garden since I know they are fresh. For example all my own seeds will be from 2023. Store bought seeds are generally good too, but they might be from 2022. If you're in Canada, Northern Wildflowers is my favourite vendor. What's good about purple coneflower and milkweed is that they're fairly easy to germinate - they're not too tricky.
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