Sarracenia Seed Stratification: Light Not Required, Fungicide Critical, T-5 Distance

Terri acquired older S. alata Pubescent Black and S. rubra gulfensis seeds. Plans: overnight soak with touch of dish soap (ICPS method), fridge stratification in pots. Questions: darkness needed? Water tray after? T-5 distance?

Answers

• Darkness: Not required, but fine if covered.
• Stratification: ≥1 month cold/wet. Spray sulfur fungicide first to prevent mold.
• Post-stratification: Pots in water tray for moisture. No plastic wrap—just barely cover seeds with peat or tiny sphagnum piece. Re-apply fungicide.
• T-5 distance: ~1 foot (12 inches).
• Soap correction: ICPS says "touch," not "drop"—a full drop may be excessive.

Good Growing!
Jeff Dallas
Sarracenia Northwest
www.growcarnivorousplants.com