Germination Guide

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Abeliophyllum distichum
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!

Posted on Wednesday August 3rd, 2011
Sow immediately. The viability of these seeds is short or the species propagates best with fresh seed. Stored seed might be coaxed into germination with temperature cycling and patience.

L

Posted on Wednesday August 3rd, 2011
Expose to fluctuating outdoor winter temperatures including freezing for 3 months. Gradually increase light and temperature in spring.
Abelmochus manihot
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K

Posted on Wednesday August 3rd, 2011
Sow @ 10C.
Abies concolor
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J

Posted on Wednesday August 3rd, 2011
Sow @4C for 3 weeks, then place @20C.
Abies koreana
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J

Posted on Wednesday August 3rd, 2011
Sow @4C for 3 weeks, then place @20C.

2

Posted on Wednesday August 3rd, 2011
Requires darkness.
Abutilon hybrid
Full listing

A

Posted on Wednesday August 3rd, 2011
Sow @ 20C. Seed germinates within 3 months.
Acacia podalyrifolia
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A

Posted on Wednesday August 3rd, 2011
Sow @ 20C. Seed germinates within 3 months.

6

Posted on Wednesday August 3rd, 2011
Requires scarification. Nick or rub between sheets of sandpaper.

7

Posted on Wednesday August 3rd, 2011
Requires soaking. Place in warm water until seeds swell, usually 24-48 hours. Discard floaters and water.
Acacia williamsonii
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A

Posted on Wednesday August 3rd, 2011
Sow @ 20C. Seed germinates within 3 months.

6

Posted on Wednesday August 3rd, 2011
Requires scarification. Nick or rub between sheets of sandpaper.

7

Posted on Wednesday August 3rd, 2011
Requires soaking. Place in warm water until seeds swell, usually 24-48 hours. Discard floaters and water.

*

Posted on Wednesday August 3rd, 2011
This species needs special care as described.
immerse in boiling water for 1 minute, then soak x 2 days in cool water
Acaena adscendens
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A

Posted on Wednesday August 3rd, 2011
Sow @ 20C. Seed germinates within 3 months.
Acaena buchananii
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E

Posted on Wednesday August 3rd, 2011
Sow @ 20C for 6 weeks, then place @ 4C for 6 weeks, then slowly raise temperature to 10C for 6 weeks. If there is no germination, repeat the cycle.
Acaena caesiiglauca
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E

Posted on Wednesday August 3rd, 2011
Sow @ 20C for 6 weeks, then place @ 4C for 6 weeks, then slowly raise temperature to 10C for 6 weeks. If there is no germination, repeat the cycle.
Acaena glaucophylla
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E

Posted on Wednesday August 3rd, 2011
Sow @ 20C for 6 weeks, then place @ 4C for 6 weeks, then slowly raise temperature to 10C for 6 weeks. If there is no germination, repeat the cycle.
Acaena hieronymi
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A

Posted on Wednesday August 3rd, 2011
Sow @ 20C. Seed germinates within 3 months.
Acaena magellanica
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E

Posted on Wednesday August 3rd, 2011
Sow @ 20C for 6 weeks, then place @ 4C for 6 weeks, then slowly raise temperature to 10C for 6 weeks. If there is no germination, repeat the cycle.
Acaena microphylla
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E

Posted on Wednesday August 3rd, 2011
Sow @ 20C for 6 weeks, then place @ 4C for 6 weeks, then slowly raise temperature to 10C for 6 weeks. If there is no germination, repeat the cycle.
Acaena microphylla 'Blue Haze'
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E

Posted on Wednesday August 3rd, 2011
Sow @ 20C for 6 weeks, then place @ 4C for 6 weeks, then slowly raise temperature to 10C for 6 weeks. If there is no germination, repeat the cycle.

7

Posted on Wednesday August 3rd, 2011
Requires soaking. Place in warm water until seeds swell, usually 24-48 hours. Discard floaters and water.
Acaena microphylla 'Kupfer'
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E

Posted on Wednesday August 3rd, 2011
Sow @ 20C for 6 weeks, then place @ 4C for 6 weeks, then slowly raise temperature to 10C for 6 weeks. If there is no germination, repeat the cycle.
Acaena microphylla 'Kupferteppich'
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L

Posted on Wednesday August 3rd, 2011
Expose to fluctuating outdoor winter temperatures including freezing for 3 months. Gradually increase light and temperature in spring.
Acaena novae-zealandiae
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E

Posted on Wednesday August 3rd, 2011
Sow @ 20C for 6 weeks, then place @ 4C for 6 weeks, then slowly raise temperature to 10C for 6 weeks. If there is no germination, repeat the cycle.
Acaena pinnatifida
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E

Posted on Wednesday August 3rd, 2011
Sow @ 20C for 6 weeks, then place @ 4C for 6 weeks, then slowly raise temperature to 10C for 6 weeks. If there is no germination, repeat the cycle.
Acaena saccaticupula
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E

Posted on Wednesday August 3rd, 2011
Sow @ 20C for 6 weeks, then place @ 4C for 6 weeks, then slowly raise temperature to 10C for 6 weeks. If there is no germination, repeat the cycle.

2

Posted on Wednesday August 3rd, 2011
Requires darkness.

7

Posted on Wednesday August 3rd, 2011
Requires soaking. Place in warm water until seeds swell, usually 24-48 hours. Discard floaters and water.
Acaena saccaticupula 'Blue Haze'
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E

Posted on Wednesday August 3rd, 2011
Sow @ 20C for 6 weeks, then place @ 4C for 6 weeks, then slowly raise temperature to 10C for 6 weeks. If there is no germination, repeat the cycle.

2

Posted on Wednesday August 3rd, 2011
Requires darkness.

7

Posted on Wednesday August 3rd, 2011
Requires soaking. Place in warm water until seeds swell, usually 24-48 hours. Discard floaters and water.
Acantholimon araxanum
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A

Posted on Wednesday August 3rd, 2011
Sow @ 20C. Seed germinates within 3 months.

*

Posted on Wednesday August 3rd, 2011
This species needs special care as described.
genus rarely sets seed, short viability, ungerminated seed should be discarded after 4 weeks
Acantholimon armenum
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A

Posted on Wednesday August 3rd, 2011
Sow @ 20C. Seed germinates within 3 months.

*

Posted on Wednesday August 3rd, 2011
This species needs special care as described.
genus rarely sets seed, short viability, ungerminated seed should be discarded after 4 weeks
Acantholimon avenaceum
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A

Posted on Wednesday August 3rd, 2011
Sow @ 20C. Seed germinates within 3 months.
Acantholimon bracteatum
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A

Posted on Wednesday August 3rd, 2011
Sow @ 20C. Seed germinates within 3 months.

*

Posted on Wednesday August 3rd, 2011
This species needs special care as described.
genus rarely sets seed, short viability, ungerminated seed should be discarded after 4 weeks
Acantholimon bracteatum capitatum
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A

Posted on Wednesday August 3rd, 2011
Sow @ 20C. Seed germinates within 3 months.

*

Posted on Wednesday August 3rd, 2011
This species needs special care as described.
genus rarely sets seed, short viability, ungerminated seed should be discarded after 4 weeks
Acantholimon caryophyllaceum
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A

Posted on Wednesday August 3rd, 2011
Sow @ 20C. Seed germinates within 3 months.

*

Posted on Wednesday August 3rd, 2011
This species needs special care as described.
genus rarely sets seed, short viability, ungerminated seed should be discarded after 4 weeks
Acantholimon glumaceum
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A

Posted on Wednesday August 3rd, 2011
Sow @ 20C. Seed germinates within 3 months.

*

Posted on Wednesday August 3rd, 2011
This species needs special care as described.
genus rarely sets seed, short viability, ungerminated seed should be discarded after 4 weeks
Acantholimon hohenackeri
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B

Posted on Wednesday August 3rd, 2011
Sow @ 20C. If seed does not germinate within 3 months, try 4C for 1-2 months, then 20C again.

*

Posted on Wednesday August 3rd, 2011
This species needs special care as described.
genus rarely sets seed, short viability, ungerminated seed should be discarded after 4 weeks
Acantholimon karelinii
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A

Posted on Wednesday August 3rd, 2011
Sow @ 20C. Seed germinates within 3 months.

*

Posted on Wednesday August 3rd, 2011
This species needs special care as described.
genus rarely sets seed, short viability, ungerminated seed should be discarded after 4 weeks
Acantholimon litvinovii
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L

Posted on Wednesday August 3rd, 2011
Expose to fluctuating outdoor winter temperatures including freezing for 3 months. Gradually increase light and temperature in spring.
Acantholimon reflexifolium
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A

Posted on Wednesday August 3rd, 2011
Sow @ 20C. Seed germinates within 3 months.

*

Posted on Wednesday August 3rd, 2011
This species needs special care as described.
genus rarely sets seed, short viability, ungerminated seed should be discarded after 4 weeks
Acantholimon sp.
Full listing

B

Posted on Wednesday August 3rd, 2011
Sow @ 20C. If seed does not germinate within 3 months, try 4C for 1-2 months, then 20C again.

*

Posted on Wednesday August 3rd, 2011
This species needs special care as described.
genus rarely sets seed, short viability, ungerminated seed should be discarded after 4 weeks
Acantholimon ulicinum
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B

Posted on Wednesday August 3rd, 2011
Sow @ 20C. If seed does not germinate within 3 months, try 4C for 1-2 months, then 20C again.
genus rarely sets seed, short viability, ungerminated seed should be discarded after 4 weeks
Acanthopanax sessiliflorus
Full listing

*

Posted on Wednesday August 3rd, 2011
This species needs special care as described.
20°C x 6 months then 4°C x 3 months
Acanthopanax sessiliflorus v. parviceps
Full listing

*

Posted on Wednesday August 3rd, 2011
This species needs special care as described.
20°C x 6 months then 4°C x 3 months
Acanthus hungaricus
Full listing

E

Posted on Wednesday August 3rd, 2011
Sow @ 20C for 6 weeks, then place @ 4C for 6 weeks, then slowly raise temperature to 10C for 6 weeks. If there is no germination, repeat the cycle.

7

Posted on Wednesday August 3rd, 2011
Requires soaking. Place in warm water until seeds swell, usually 24-48 hours. Discard floaters and water.
Acanthus mollis
Full listing

F

Posted on Wednesday August 3rd, 2011
Sow @ 4C.

7

Posted on Wednesday August 3rd, 2011
Requires soaking. Place in warm water until seeds swell, usually 24-48 hours. Discard floaters and water.
Acanthus mollis Latifolius group
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F

Posted on Wednesday August 3rd, 2011
Sow @ 4C.

7

Posted on Wednesday August 3rd, 2011
Requires soaking. Place in warm water until seeds swell, usually 24-48 hours. Discard floaters and water.
Acanthus spinosus
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F

Posted on Wednesday August 3rd, 2011
Sow @ 4C.

7

Posted on Wednesday August 3rd, 2011
Requires soaking. Place in warm water until seeds swell, usually 24-48 hours. Discard floaters and water.
Acer amurensis
Full listing

H

Posted on Wednesday August 3rd, 2011
Use repeated cycles of 4C, then 20C for 3 months each. Germination is very prolonged.

7

Posted on Wednesday August 3rd, 2011
Requires soaking. Place in warm water until seeds swell, usually 24-48 hours. Discard floaters and water.
Acer argutum
Full listing

L

Posted on Wednesday August 3rd, 2011
Expose to fluctuating outdoor winter temperatures including freezing for 3 months. Gradually increase light and temperature in spring.

7

Posted on Wednesday August 3rd, 2011
Requires soaking. Place in warm water until seeds swell, usually 24-48 hours. Discard floaters and water.
Acer barbinerve
Full listing

G

Posted on Wednesday August 3rd, 2011
Sow @ 4C for 3 months, then place @ 20C for 3 months.
Acer carpinifolium
Full listing

H

Posted on Wednesday August 3rd, 2011
Use repeated cycles of 4C, then 20C for 3 months each. Germination is very prolonged.

7

Posted on Wednesday August 3rd, 2011
Requires soaking. Place in warm water until seeds swell, usually 24-48 hours. Discard floaters and water.
Acer caudatum ssp. ukurunduense
Full listing

!

Posted on Wednesday August 3rd, 2011
Sow immediately. The viability of these seeds is short or the species propagates best with fresh seed. Stored seed might be coaxed into germination with temperature cycling and patience.

G

Posted on Wednesday August 3rd, 2011
Sow @ 4C for 3 months, then place @ 20C for 3 months.

7

Posted on Wednesday August 3rd, 2011
Requires soaking. Place in warm water until seeds swell, usually 24-48 hours. Discard floaters and water.
Acer davidii
Full listing

L

Posted on Wednesday August 3rd, 2011
Expose to fluctuating outdoor winter temperatures including freezing for 3 months. Gradually increase light and temperature in spring.
Acer ginnala
Full listing

G

Posted on Wednesday August 3rd, 2011
Sow @ 4C for 3 months, then place @ 20C for 3 months.

7

Posted on Wednesday August 3rd, 2011
Requires soaking. Place in warm water until seeds swell, usually 24-48 hours. Discard floaters and water.
Acer glabrum
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H

Posted on Wednesday August 3rd, 2011
Use repeated cycles of 4C, then 20C for 3 months each. Germination is very prolonged.

7

Posted on Wednesday August 3rd, 2011
Requires soaking. Place in warm water until seeds swell, usually 24-48 hours. Discard floaters and water.
Acer glabrum ssp. douglasii
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H

Posted on Wednesday August 3rd, 2011
Use repeated cycles of 4C, then 20C for 3 months each. Germination is very prolonged.

7

Posted on Wednesday August 3rd, 2011
Requires soaking. Place in warm water until seeds swell, usually 24-48 hours. Discard floaters and water.
Acer griseum
Full listing

G

Posted on Wednesday August 3rd, 2011
Sow @ 4C for 3 months, then place @ 20C for 3 months.

6

Posted on Wednesday August 3rd, 2011
Requires scarification. Nick or rub between sheets of sandpaper.

7

Posted on Wednesday August 3rd, 2011
Requires soaking. Place in warm water until seeds swell, usually 24-48 hours. Discard floaters and water.

*

Posted on Wednesday August 3rd, 2011
This species needs special care as described.
5% germination, soak 3 weeks in water to remove outer seed coat or pry it off, then slice off small portion of inner seed coat with razor
Acer japonicum
Full listing

*

Posted on Wednesday August 3rd, 2011
This species needs special care as described.

G

Posted on Wednesday August 3rd, 2011
Sow @ 4C for 3 months, then place @ 20C for 3 months.
remove inner seed coat after 4°C cycle
Acer japonicum aconitifolia
Full listing

L

Posted on Wednesday August 3rd, 2011
Expose to fluctuating outdoor winter temperatures including freezing for 3 months. Gradually increase light and temperature in spring.
Acer japonicum dissectum
Full listing

G

Posted on Wednesday August 3rd, 2011
Sow @ 4C for 3 months, then place @ 20C for 3 months.

*

Posted on Wednesday August 3rd, 2011
This species needs special care as described.
remove inner seed coat after 4°C cycle, may take 3 years to germinate
Acer mandshuricum
Full listing

G

Posted on Wednesday August 3rd, 2011
Sow @ 4C for 3 months, then place @ 20C for 3 months.

3

Posted on Wednesday August 3rd, 2011
Requires light.

6

Posted on Wednesday August 3rd, 2011
Requires scarification. Nick or rub between sheets of sandpaper.

7

Posted on Wednesday August 3rd, 2011
Requires soaking. Place in warm water until seeds swell, usually 24-48 hours. Discard floaters and water.

*

Posted on Wednesday August 3rd, 2011
This species needs special care as described.
soak 3 weeks in water to remove outer seed coat or pry it off, then slice off small portion of inner seed coat with razor
Acer palmatum
Full listing

G

Posted on Wednesday August 3rd, 2011
Sow @ 4C for 3 months, then place @ 20C for 3 months.
Acer palmatum 'Dissectum Atropurpureum'
Full listing

G

Posted on Wednesday August 3rd, 2011
Sow @ 4C for 3 months, then place @ 20C for 3 months.
Acer pensylvanicum
Full listing

L

Posted on Wednesday August 3rd, 2011
Expose to fluctuating outdoor winter temperatures including freezing for 3 months. Gradually increase light and temperature in spring.

*

Posted on Wednesday August 3rd, 2011
This species needs special care as described.
remove inner seed coat
Acer pseudosieboldianum
Full listing

A

Posted on Wednesday August 3rd, 2011
Sow @ 20C. Seed germinates within 3 months.

3

Posted on Wednesday August 3rd, 2011
Requires light.

*

Posted on Wednesday August 3rd, 2011
This species needs special care as described.
soak 3 weeks in water to remove outer seed coat or pry it off, then slice off small portion of inner seed coat with razor
Acer sieboldianum
Full listing

!

Posted on Wednesday August 3rd, 2011
Sow immediately. The viability of these seeds is short or the species propagates best with fresh seed. Stored seed might be coaxed into germination with temperature cycling and patience.

L

Posted on Wednesday August 3rd, 2011
Expose to fluctuating outdoor winter temperatures including freezing for 3 months. Gradually increase light and temperature in spring.

*

Posted on Wednesday August 3rd, 2011
This species needs special care as described.
sow outdoors as soon as ripe
Acer tataricum ssp. ginnala
Full listing

L

Posted on Wednesday August 3rd, 2011
Expose to fluctuating outdoor winter temperatures including freezing for 3 months. Gradually increase light and temperature in spring.

7

Posted on Wednesday August 3rd, 2011
Requires soaking. Place in warm water until seeds swell, usually 24-48 hours. Discard floaters and water.