By default, seeds are stored in bags and boxes in dark and dry places and are not disturbed until preparation for sowing begins.
But not all plant seeds will retain their germination capacity under such conditions. For many, wintering in natural conditions occurs directly under the snow.
Anastasia Kovrizhnykh , an expert of the online publication "BelNovosti", an agronomist and landscape designer, told us which crop seeds should be put in the refrigerator.
What is stratification
In simple terms, this is cold treatment. These are natural conditions, but only for some plants.
If the seeds are collected by hand, then preparation should begin in December.
Cold treatment: who benefits from it
1. First of all, this concerns ornamental crops.
These are phlox, gentian, delphinium, lavender, black cohosh, violet (perennial), alpine bellflower, iris, primrose and others.
Of the large plants, the seeds of thuja, cypress, and juniper are processed.
2. From medicinal herbs, it is necessary to process mint, marshmallow, chamomile and other herbs that are grown by fans of traditional medicine, including in flower beds.
3. Vegetable crops also undergo cold treatment.
Before sowing, sorrel and ornamental onion seeds are treated for 2-3 months.
Blackberry seeds are prepared for sowing in a similar manner.
Where to put it
The easiest way is to store the seeds in the refrigerator on the top shelf.
You might as well place the seeds on an insulated balcony.
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Expert: Anastasia Kovrizhnykh
