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when to sow seeds

historymanhistoryman Posts: 141
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When is the right time to sow seeds (collected from own garden) I have been doing this Feb/March, following instruction that are on bought packets. 
I have noticed that Pansy/Violas that self seeded have already grown small plants.
Has anyone had any luck with Honeysuckle seeds?
Are there any seeds that need to be sown immediately? I seem to remember Carol Klein saying it was Primulas ??
Thanks

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  • ObelixxObelixx Posts: 30,090
    Some seeds do best if sown fresh, like primula.   Others need a period of stratification (exposure to sinter conditions) to break dormancy and make them germinate.  Hellebore is another.

    Have a read of this info from the RHS - https://www.rhs.org.uk/advice/profile?pid=675 and then I would experiment - sow some fresh and store some for sowing later so you have your bases covered.
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  • historymanhistoryman Posts: 141
    Thank you for RHS link - I found it very helpful
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