Edelweiss Flower Seeds for Planting (40/200/400 Seeds) - Leontopodium alpinum(40 Seeds)
1. Seed Preparationzwnj;
zwnj;Cold Stratificationzwnj;: Soak seeds in water for 24 hours, then refrigerate at 4deg;C (39deg;F) for 2-4 weeks to break dormancyzwnj;.
zwnj;Fungicide Treatmentzwnj;: Soak in diluted hydrogen peroxide (3%) for 15 minutes to prevent rotzwnj;.
zwnj;2. Sowingzwnj;
zwnj;Timingzwnj;: Early spring (after last frost) or autumn for natural stratificationzwnj;.
zwnj;Methodzwnj;:
Sow seeds zwnj;shallowlyzwnj; (1-2 mm deep) in well-draining soil (e.g., sandy loam with perlite).
Space seeds zwnj;5-10 cm apartzwnj;; light exposure aids germinationzwnj;.
Keep soil moist but not waterlogged.
zwnj;3. Growing Conditionszwnj;
zwnj;Lightzwnj;: Full sun to partial shade (6+ hours daily).
zwnj;Temperaturezwnj;: Germinates at 10-15deg;C (50-59deg;F); tolerates frost once establishedzwnj;.
zwnj;Soilzwnj;: Slightly acidic to neutral pH (5.5-7.0), with excellent drainage.