Seed Stratification

• The following procedure is usually successful. Put damp sand or vermiculite in a clay pot about 1 inch from the top.
• Remove the fleshy outer coating (fruit) from the seed, if present.
• Place the seeds on top of the medium and cover with 1/2 inch of damp sand or vermiculite.
• Place the pot containing the moist medium and seeds in a plastic bag and seal. Place the bag in a refrigerator.
• Periodically check to see that the medium is moist, but not wet. Additional water will probably not be necessary.
• After 10 to 12 weeks, remove the bag from the refrigerator. Take the pot out and set it in a warm place in the house.
• Water is often enough to keep the medium moist. Soon the seedlings should emerge.
• When the young plants are about 3 inches tall, transplant them into pots to grow until they are ready to be set outside.