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Salal Seed Propagation: Soil Mix and Cold Stratification Details

Use a standard potting mix or a soilless seed-starting blend for salal seeds. The critical step is 3–5 months of cold, moist stratification at temperatures below 40°F.

Stratification Methods

Outdoor: Sow in pots and leave outside all winter.
Refrigerator: Mix seeds with damp peat in a baggie; store in fridge for 5 months.

After stratification, move to 65–70°F for germination. Seedlings appear in a few weeks.

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