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Venus Flytrap Seedlings: Dormancy Timing and Seed Viability

An Arizona grower asks about dormancy for seedling flytraps and best sowing time. Expert: seedlings can skip dormancy first year; usually need it by second year. Sow seeds immediately after collection – viability is very short: ~90 days at room temp, ~6 months refrigerated. No stratification needed. Germination is quick.

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