Winter sowing also capitalizes on winter’s cold, wet conditions for stratification. Seeds are planted in plastic milk jugs or other containers and placed outside.
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The Big Chill: How cold stratification boosts seed germination
The transformation of a tiny seed into a thriving plant is nothing short of miraculous. Indeed, Nature holds the secrets to perfect timing, ensuring that a seed not only germinates but does so precisely when conditions are right for its survival.