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Originally Posted by zuhayr-123
what kind of seeds can be winter sown ? from what i gather winter sowing doesn't mean growing seedlings in the winter, i think it means sowing the seeds in the winter so theyre 'chilled' for the spring. am i right in saying this ?
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Ah, that's slightly different. Some seeds need the cold of winter to stimulate germination. But it's usually more reliable to keep them in the fridge for about 6 weeks, either sown in a small pot, or mixed with sand for sowing later. If you sow them outside, they're likely to be eaten or two rot over the winter.
Most seeds don't need this treatment - it usually mentions it on the instructions on the seed packet.
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