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    Forum: Seed GerminationReplies: 4, Views: 48
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    Debsroots
    Northwest, MO (Zone 5a)

    June 3, 2012 10:42 AM

    Post #9150293

    My Firewitch Dianthus has gone through its first bloom stage and I have cut and harvested the dried seed from the bloom stocks. Can I go ahead a plant the seeds right now and have them grow out before fall sets in, or do they need a resting period before planting?

    By the way this is one of my favorite plants for edging my garden beds.

    Thanks for your help,
    Debbie
    CLScott
    Calgary
    Canada

    June 6, 2012 4:55 AM

    Post #9154253

    The Deno database got the same results for fresh and older seeds.
    I'd go ahead and seed them if it is not too hot there.
    He used 70º F as the germination temperature.
    Debsroots
    Northwest, MO (Zone 5a)

    June 6, 2012 5:09 AM

    Post #9154267

    Thanks for your reply...I was beginning to wonder if anyone knew what to do.

    I'll give it a shot.

    LynnTubb
    Co. Limerick
    Ireland

    June 7, 2012 9:28 AM

    Post #9155716

    Hi Debbie, I've grown them both ways with the same results, I recently grew some dianthus crimsoniana from seed I had saved from 2010 so they do keep well if you have too many to sow now.
    Debsroots
    Northwest, MO (Zone 5a)

    June 7, 2012 10:33 AM

    Post #9155793

    Thanks, I just put them in the ground today. I sowed them in a row in my garden, and I'll see how they do.

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