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First Time Sowing OG Seed

rainydaywoman_z8

13 years ago

Just received Anemanthele Lessoniana, Carex pendula maxima, Muhlenbergia capillaris (pink Muhly), and Stipa Angel Hair seeds from Pase Seeds. I will do my research, but just wondered if anyone has tips about starting these? I was hoping to winter-sow, but forgot about the "cold" and "warm" season categories!

I have a tropicalesque garden, and grasses, particularly large ones, fit in very well. I bought seeds because my OG "wants" greatly outstrip my budget. If anyone lives near Eugene OR, perhaps we could do some trading.

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donn_
13 years ago
You can wintersow all of them, but none of them require it for germination. They'll germinate without any cold stratification.

When you do your research, you'll find more information if you use Nassella tenuissima for Stipa Angel Hair. This one, and the Muhly will reseed freely in your garden, so be on the lookout for many volunteers.
rainydaywoman_z8
Original Author
13 years ago
Thanks for the info. I'll go ahead with the winter sowing, then, as I don't have room indoors. I saw pink Muhly growing north of Puerto Vallarta Mexico, wildly all along the road, along with ricinus "trees" and I fell in love with it. I brought some seed home, but could not germinate it.
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