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17-Aug-2006	#1
Cordon bonsaiTALK Master Join Date: Feb-2005 Location: D Town, CA Country: USA USDA Zone: 9a AHS Heat Zone: 8 Posts: 310	Stratification Query is the best place to stratify seeds in a 40 degree fridge?

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17-Aug-2006	#2
Brent Evergreen Gardenworks Join Date: Sep-2003 Location: Northern California Country: US USDA Zone: 8 AHS Heat Zone: ? Posts: 311	Yes, the chemical reactions that take place to break down the germination inhibitors proceed fastest between 32 and 40F. Brent EvergreenGardenworks.com see our blog at http://BonsaiNurseryman.typepad.com

17-Aug-2006	#3
Cordon bonsaiTALK Master Join Date: Feb-2005 Location: D Town, CA Country: USA USDA Zone: 9a AHS Heat Zone: 8 Posts: 310	Thanks Brent, That's all i needed to know... for now anyway. Cord

17-Aug-2006	#4
Cordon bonsaiTALK Master Join Date: Feb-2005 Location: D Town, CA Country: USA USDA Zone: 9a AHS Heat Zone: 8 Posts: 310	HA! just thought of another question.... When stratifying seed should it be kept moist, and if so should it be in soil, or would paper towels suffice? cord

17-Aug-2006	#5
Brent Evergreen Gardenworks Join Date: Sep-2003 Location: Northern California Country: US USDA Zone: 8 AHS Heat Zone: ? Posts: 311	Cord It should be kept MOIST, but not WET. Most people have trouble recognizing the difference. I don't like to use paper towels except for the tiniest of seed because it gets moldy very easily. I soak the seed, then drain off all the water possible which only takes a minute or two, then I mix it with an equal volume of DRY vermiculite. The vermiculite will absorb all the surface water, and maintain a reservoir of moisture. I then put the mixture in a ziplock plastic bag. I never have to add more water. Vermiculite doesn't support the growth of mold, although some of the seed itself may get moldy if it isn't viable. Brent

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