You can grow native plants from seed at home just like we do at the nursery. Different plants require different treatments, and a variety of methods are used to trigger seeds into breaking dormancy. Some need months in a freezer, others require light sanding with sandpaper to weaken tough seed husks, while others might need a hot water bath. Right now we’re sowing seeds with a relatively short cold stratification time, and in this video, Electa shares how she starts some of the many native plants we grow.
She uses codes developed by Prairie Moon Nursery, one of our sources for the native plant seed sold in our garden shop. We have free copies of their detailed instructions available on our seed rack. We also offer native plant seeds from Buffalo Seed Co and Native American Seed.
Swing by to pick up supplies to start your seeds at home, or join us to start seeds at our January 18th workshop!
Sign up now for native plant seed sowing January 18th at 1:00pm!
At this workshop you will learn all about starting native plant seeds using an easy cold stratification technique. VVN staff will show you all the steps to give your seeds the best start possible, along with tips on how to care for them as they grow. Mix and match a tray of 18 pots from the seed selection provided. $40 base price includes potting supplies and a dome, plus a variety of native seeds to choose from. Additional potting supplies and premium seeds available, priced per piece.