How To Stratify Seeds Indoors At Home
Some seeds need to be chilled prior to sowing; a process known as stratification. Use this method to stratify cold hardy seeds in your fridge and get better germination rates.
Cost: $5
Equipment
- 1 Plastic food bag
- 1 Sharpie
- 1 Fridge
Ingredients
- 1 Cold hardy seeds
Instructions
- Moisten a double-ply sheet of paper towel so it is damp but not dripping wet.
- Place seeds on paper towel and fold over to cover.1 Cold hardy seeds
- Store paper towel with seeds in labeled food bag or container and place in fridge. Lid is optional. Recommended temperature is 40°F / 4°C or a bit lower.
- Check every few days to ensure paper towel remains moist but not so damp that it could rot the seeds. Mist with water as needed.
- After required stratification period (varies for each species and variety), sow seeds indoors or outdoors if seasonal timing is right.
Notes
Instead of paper towel you can also use any cloth like a cotton dish towel or cleaning cloth.
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