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.