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Delphinium Seeds

Claire204Claire204 Posts: 173
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I collected some delphinium seeds at the end of the summer and have sown the seeds today - any tips for success as this is my first attemp? 
Thanks in advance. 

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  • nutcutletnutcutlet Posts: 27,445
    I've always sown delphiniums so they get a bit of cold before the weather warms up.


    In the sticks near Peterborough
  • PerkiPerki Posts: 2,527
    I put mine in the fridge for a couple of weeks, germination rate improved vastly. 
  • YviestevieYviestevie Posts: 7,066
    Might try that myself, never had any luck with delphiniums, mind you putting them outside for a few days should sort them out at the moment.
    Hi from Kingswinford in the West Midlands
  • nutcutletnutcutlet Posts: 27,445
    Mine get sown in a cold GH before end of winter. Along with many other seeds 


    In the sticks near Peterborough
  • Claire204Claire204 Posts: 173
    I'm new to this so bare with me 🙈 is it just the seeds that need to get cold before sowing or should I leave outside after sowing for a day or two? 
  • nutcutletnutcutlet Posts: 27,445
    If you have a cold frame put them in there and leave them there. Or outside somewhere sheltered from too much rain. I find grit on top holds it all together. Many hardy perennials need this treatment. Windowsills and propagators are good for the less hardy and some annuals


    In the sticks near Peterborough
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