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Sarracenia Seed Germination Outdoors: Timeline and Tips

Heather in NC Piedmont stratified Sarracenia seeds (4 weeks in fridge) and plans to sow outdoors in peat/perlite trays with humidity domes. Asks germination timeline.

Expert Timeline & Better Method

Jeff Dallas: Expect germination in late April outdoors (earlier if warm spring). In Oregon, germination starts in May; NC should be earlier.

Critical Advice: Skip Humidity Domes

Domes can cook seedlings on a single warm day. Instead, use fiberglass window screen over trays: allows sun, blocks bugs/slugs/snails, prevents overheating and rain washout. Ensure tray drainage holes.

Good Growing!

Jeff Dallas
Sarracenia Northwest
www.cobraplant.com

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