I am looking to increase my variety rapidly by planting some seed that I just pulled off a marigold. I also have sweet pea and cleome and others. I have been searching for a good list of seeds that would self sow in the same year without going through the winter dormancy.
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Deva Kasi
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Deva Kasi
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Re: self sow same summer?
Sat, August 23, 2008 - 12:16 AMMarigolds will self sow really quickly and you can extend the season with covers, cloches, coldframes and hothouses ;-}
Some stuff that requires dormancy can be activated either through drying and/or stratifying (apply an artificial winter via refrigerator).
Sometimes hard seeds like sweet pea benefit from scoring the shell after drying to facilitate hydration so your germination period is shortened. Remember soil temperature is a germination key so place your trays accordingly.
I hope this helps you extend your growing season and get better germination and quick turnaround!
