Well yes but by accident from a packet of wildflower seed and I have no idea what it is. Lovely silky seed heads - probably a deschampsia of some sort. I should post a pic of it at some point, someone here could probably name it. But that was chucking seed onto bare earth and see what comes up, so couldn't have been easier.
The difficult ones are the exception and the more desirable because of that.
Gardening on the edge of Exmoor, in Devon
“It's still magic even if you know how it's done.”
"Stipa (gigantea) seeds are best sown from February to July. Use good, well drained seed compost, sow small seeds finely in trays and sow large seeds in cells or small pots. Sow in the surface and cover lightly with a very fine layer of sieved soil Place in a propagator or warm place to maintain an optimum temperature of 15 to 18ºC (60 to 65ºF). Germination may occur quickly in 2 to 4 weeks, but can be slow and erratic and may take several months. Stipa seeds can be sown at other times of year, but will need more patience as germination will be slower. Seeds may benefit from the cold treatment of stratification. After sowing, seal the container in a polythene bag and leave at 15 to 18ºC (60 to 65ºF) for two weeks, then place in a refrigerator (not freezer) for 3 to 6 weeks. After this, return to the recommended germination temperature, if germination does not occur in 6 to 10 weeks, return to the fridge for a further 3 to 6 weeks. Examine regularly whilst in the fridge and remove immediately the seeds show signs of germinating." - from Seedaholic.com
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Well yes but by accident from a packet of wildflower seed and I have no idea what it is. Lovely silky seed heads - probably a deschampsia of some sort. I should post a pic of it at some point, someone here could probably name it. But that was chucking seed onto bare earth and see what comes up, so couldn't have been easier.
The difficult ones are the exception and the more desirable because of that.
“It's still magic even if you know how it's done.”
Don't forget the seed and plant swap thread on the forum - members offering free surplus seeds and plants.
Doesn't matter if you don't have anything to swap to start with
Place in a propagator or warm place to maintain an optimum temperature of 15 to 18ºC (60 to 65ºF). Germination may occur quickly in 2 to 4 weeks, but can be slow and erratic and may take several months. Stipa seeds can be sown at other times of year, but will need more patience as germination will be slower.
Seeds may benefit from the cold treatment of stratification. After sowing, seal the container in a polythene bag and leave at 15 to 18ºC (60 to 65ºF) for two weeks, then place in a refrigerator (not freezer) for 3 to 6 weeks. After this, return to the recommended germination temperature, if germination does not occur in 6 to 10 weeks, return to the fridge for a further 3 to 6 weeks. Examine regularly whilst in the fridge and remove immediately the seeds show signs of germinating." - from Seedaholic.com
In the sticks near Peterborough
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