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Seeds I've collected
CluelessGardener
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What do I do with the seeds I've collected now they are, well I think are dry
I’ve only got a small amount some Dahlias just in case my tubers don’t make it through the winter and some of those edible plants I can never remember the name big leafs with a pixy hat looking flower the seed look like dried walnuts got it Nasturtium bright Red but the caterpillars really enjoyed these as well any tips on keeping the little buggers of the plant also would be a great help.
I’ve put the seeds into small brown bags but do you put them in the fridge over the winter?
Also can anyone tell me the sowing instructions for the Dahlias please?
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I don't put them in the fridge James, dahlias and nasturtium certainly germinate OK after a winter in a dry cupboard. I don't keep them in a hot place. Just cool house room.
I don't really like the idea of mixing seeds and food. I know a lot of mine aren't safe to eat
In the sticks near Peterborough
Anywhere cool and dry CG - no need to use the fridge. Paper bags are perfect. If any of them need stratificationm sow them now and bung them outside in a coldframe/cold GH or sheltered by a house wall etc. to keep the rain off. Quite a few seeds need to go through a cold spell before they'll germinate, or will have a better germination rate if they do.
Ok thank you Nutcutlet and bob
I did read some were that open packets of seeds should be stored in the fridge so you can see were I got the fridge thing from
Clueless
Some people do store them in the fridge I believe. If my seeds didn't germinate I would look at my storage methods but they do. A lot are already set as Bob suggests above. Another lot to go in mid winter, then some in spring.
In the sticks near Peterborough
The ones that I save for spring are in paper bags / envelopes in a big plastic box with a lid . Stored under the stairs where it is cool / quite cold.
Thank you for the advice nutcutlet and KEF
see I am clueless
I use the return envelopes that come with junk mail, ok if you remember to label them.they are then stored in a Roses tin.
Haha found what I was looking for
http://www.gardenersworld.com/unassigned/how-to-grow-dahlias-from-seed/101.html
so I thought I would refresh it
James
You won't have a problem germinating dahlias James
In the sticks near Peterborough