| Just today I found the following interesting information about germinating Perilla: "NOTE: One of the challenges in growing Perilla is to handle the seed germination issue. Perilla seeds have dormant characteristics and seeds will not germinate during this period. The dormant period can begin any time just after the fresh seeds harvested and may end, unpredictably, in 1-2 years. Seeds will have good germination after this dormant period finished. Therefore many experienced farmers prefer to use post-dormant old seeds than pre-dormant fresh seeds in planting. It has been reported that the dormant period can be broken and shorten if seeds kept in a low temperature, 35-45 F, for 1-3 months. Therefore it is suggested to seal seeds in a bag and store it in a refrigerator(not freezer) if not to be planting soon." It is on the Evergreen Seeds web site. I ordered some seed to hold for a future time when it is out of dormancy and I am ready to plant it. This appears to be an unusual case where old seed will germinate better. Jim |
Here is a link that might be useful: Evergreen Seeds
