By Lindsay Campbell
December 6, 2020
Source: Modern Farmer
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Growing your seedling
To mimic a cold dormancy period and increase the chances of your seeds germinating, put them in a damp paper towel in the fridge for a few weeks. Check on them periodically and when you start to notice that they have little green roots, you can take them out to get them ready for planting.
You will need to plant your seeds in a potting mixture (equal parts peat, vermiculite and perlite). You can also use soil from a nearby field or forest. For a container, use a small pot with drainage or small plastic cups and poke holes in the bottom.
Place a few stones in the bottom of each container and add an inch or two of soil. Place a few seeds in each pot and cover them with more soil. Ensure they are about a third of an inch apart from each other.
Give them some water and then cover the top of your pots with a layer of plastic wrap. You should ensure your containers are kept in an area with full sun. If that’s not possible, consider purchasing some fluorescent bulbs as a light source to help heat the seeds.
When your seedlings start to poke up above the soil after a few days, you can remove the plastic wrap. Water them once a week.
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