Propagation Notes for Wild Columbine
Unexpected Germination
September 2017 - Late in month
Seed Package states, seeds need 60 days of cold, moist storage to stimulate germination.
Purchased seed planted in cold frame, late September. Germination noted less than a month later. Decided to bring seedling inside under florescent light for the winter. A wise decision as of December 31, 2017 they are thriving.
2012
Cold Storage 60 days - Small Zip lock plastic bag with a few table spoons of moistened vermiculite
Light Required - Seeds need light to germinate - Planted on top of soil
Seeds Planted - 2-8-2012
Seeds Sprouted - 2-25-2012 - Very Sparse
Night Temperature - 61 - 63°F
Day Temperature - 64 - 65°F - Under florescent lights