Surface sow
Seed is sown on the surface (I dust extremely lightly with vermiculite). Typical for small seed and for species that require light to germinate.
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How to Grow Bottle Gentian (Gentiana andrewsii) from Seed
If you’ve failed to germinate bottle gentian, it’s not you—it’s the seeds.
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How to Grow Downy Gentian (Gentiana puberulenta) from Seed
Although easy to germinate, growing downy gentian to transplantable size requires patience, and often a cycle of chilling.
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How to Grow Sweet Grass (Anthoxanthum hirtum, formerly Hierochloe odorata) from Seed
This fragrant grass germinates poorly at room temperature, so an alternating temperature regime mimicking spring conditions is recommended.
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How to Grow Stiff Gentian (Gentianella quinquefolia) from Seed
It’s easy to grow this gentian from seed, but getting them to survive in the garden is a bit more…