Rudbeckia - does it need cold strat?

16 years ago

So - I got the sowing bug a bit late this year. I still have quite a lot that has germinated, but now I'm on to sowing old seed to see what happens.

I have some leftover rudbeckia "Irish Eyes" seeds from 2004 (yikes!), and I'd like to see if I can get anything from them. Should I sow them and put the container in the fridge for a couple of weeks, or should I just throw them out there without that fuss?

TIA ---

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kqcrna
16 years ago
No, PV, no cold strat needed. Since the seeds are older, I'd sow a little heavier than normal.

I sowed some zinnia seeds about a week ago, they must be at least 5 years old, maybe 6. I have one sprout so far.

Karen
PVick
Original Author
16 years ago
Oooo, that was fast! Thanks, Karen! Out they go!

I'm sowing them so heavily that I'll be in real trouble if only Â¼ of them come up!

PV
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kqcrna
16 years ago
I think they'll sprout. I'm confident, PV.

Karen
not_a_contessa
16 years ago
Irish Eyes is such a pretty flower, hope you get tons of sprouts! I never got my Cherry Brandy planted out last year, they over-wintered on the windowsill, and now I have 14 foam cups to plant out this year, I hope to see them bloom.

Mary
karendee
16 years ago
this is all good to know! I have some rud seeds I want to direct sow with a container on top (or not)

Karen