Germination
- Soak the peat pellet in water until it expands fully.
- Place a single seed into the centre of the peat pellet, no more than the height of the seed deep .
- Place the peat pellet into a zip lock bag, seal the bag and put the bag into the fridge (+/- 5 C’) for a period of 40-60 days.
- Check weekly and add water if necessary to ensure it remains moist.
- When the seeds start germinating in the fridge, or have become plump and soft, you may remove from the fridge.
- Place some potting soil or growing medium into the pots provided and carefully place the peat pellet into the medium, keeping the top of the pellet exposed.
- Set it in a sheltered area e.g. a covered patio with morning sun or a window sill with morning sun.
- Continue to water as necessary to keep the soil moist, not saturated.
- The initial exposure to the cold is necessary for germination to start, the process will activate once the seed has then been exposed to the warmer temperatures.