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Even though you don't have freezing temps there you'ld still want the seeds to sprout in the spring. This time of year the days are getting shorter and trees take note of this. If they don't go dormant they will certainly slow down for the fall/winter season. Ideally you want the seeds to sprout in spring when the days are progessively getting warmer and longer. That tells the seedling to grow full outright because it has a full growing season before it has to deal with winter and it gives it plenty of time to build up reserves for the slow/dormant period.

Tony

18-Aug-2004	#6
Tony bonsaiTALK Master Craftsman Join Date: Jan-2002 Country: USA USDA Zone: 7 AHS Heat Zone: ? Posts: 861	Even though you don't have freezing temps there you'ld still want the seeds to sprout in the spring. This time of year the days are getting shorter and trees take note of this. If they don't go dormant they will certainly slow down for the fall/winter season. Ideally you want the seeds to sprout in spring when the days are progessively getting warmer and longer. That tells the seedling to grow full outright because it has a full growing season before it has to deal with winter and it gives it plenty of time to build up reserves for the slow/dormant period. Tony