If you’ve ever wondered why your seeds haven’t sprouted, cold stratification (or the lack thereof) might be to blame.

QUINCY — Have you ever planted seeds, and nothing sprouted? This could be the result of many different things such as soil moisture, seed viability, soil temperature, planting depth, and many other ...

Ever had trouble getting seeds to germinate in the garden in the spring? If so, it’s time to do some research to see if your seeds need to be cold stratified before you plant them. Cold stratification ...

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This seed pod contains up to 200 native milkweed seeds, which require exposure to cold conditions, referred to as cold stratification, before they will germinate. This seed pod contains up to 200 ...

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