When to Sow Sarracenia Seeds Outdoors in Zone 5 (Northern Indiana)

A grower in northern Indiana (USDA Zone 5) asked about outdoor stratification timing for Sarracenia and temperate sundew seeds.

Sow Now for Natural Cold Stratification

Jeff Dallas advises: Sow immediately. These seeds need roughly two months of cold, wet conditions to break dormancy. Freezing temperatures are fine—and even beneficial. Waiting until spring misses the required chilling period.

For detailed instructions, see the Sarracenia Northwest guide: Growing Sarracenia from Seed.