Seed Stratification & Seed Scarification

Seed Stratification & Seed Scarification

Some seeds require special treatment before sowing. Whether stratifying seeds with cold temperatures or intentionally damaging seeds by scarifying them, these steps are necessary for some perennial and native seeds to germinate. Gardener Scott demonstrates a few methods for seed stratification and seed scarification and explains why it’s necessary. (Video #336)

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50 Comments

  1. @nickhammersonrocks on May 12, 2024 at 10:35 am

    HEY !!!! THANKS FOR YOUR SERVICE GARDENER SCOTT !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WE LOVE YOUR CHANNEL !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!



  2. @cindytracy4554 on May 12, 2024 at 10:35 am

    love your videos



  3. @johnjude2685 on May 12, 2024 at 10:36 am

    I’m going try winter planting for birdhouse gourge



  4. @puskarbhatt6688 on May 12, 2024 at 10:36 am

    What is simple def of stratificaton and scarificaton sir



  5. @juliepizzolato1911 on May 12, 2024 at 10:38 am

    Awesome timing! Thankyou muchly from North Idaho zone 6a πŸ’š 🌿



  6. @Lovelygreens on May 12, 2024 at 10:40 am

    What a brilliant and informational video. The information on scarification was particularly interesting and the explanation for why it helps seeds was such an insight. Thanks so much, Scott!



  7. @ExploringReal on May 12, 2024 at 10:40 am

    I love and appreciate all of your videos, thank you so much!



  8. @lisabevans8107 on May 12, 2024 at 10:41 am

    Is this only for flower seeds and not vegetables? Ok question answered, ty.



  9. @carolholt416 on May 12, 2024 at 10:41 am

    Great video thank you!



  10. @allangoodger969 on May 12, 2024 at 10:43 am

    And in Australia a lot of nativr seeds must be smoked to achieve germination.



  11. @shahidullahniazi6000 on May 12, 2024 at 10:44 am

    fundamentals right here folks. Perfectly presented for understanding. Thank you Scott this is an important lesson for a lot of new growers. Great video



  12. @Jesus-pg6gq on May 12, 2024 at 10:44 am

    Thank you so much for sharing this Scott!

    I really needed your advice because I wasn’t sure if I should scratch the tip of my extremely small seeds, but now I know how to correctly do it. thank you so much for demonstrating us how to do it! I really appreciate it πŸ˜„πŸ˜„βœŒπŸ»



  13. @erbauungstutztaufgnade1875 on May 12, 2024 at 10:46 am

    Thanks. This and all your other advice is usefull in this endtimes we are living in. God bless you!



  14. @nurazisofficial6918 on May 12, 2024 at 10:46 am

    I come from Indonesia, very lucky to meet you, even though we are from different countries. very beautiful video work, I really appreciate it, hope we can meet again…



  15. @simplifygardening on May 12, 2024 at 10:47 am

    fundamentals right here folks. Perfectly presented for understanding. Thank you Scott this is an important lesson for a lot of new growers. Great video



  16. @TheDroppedAnchor on May 12, 2024 at 10:48 am

    Thank you for immediately saying what zone you are in.



  17. @SpiceyKy on May 12, 2024 at 10:53 am

    I get nervous πŸ˜“ when I scarify seeds for some weird reason. πŸ˜†



  18. @margaretkimble7213 on May 12, 2024 at 10:54 am

    Hello GS, I have tried stratification a couple times and unfortunately ended up with mold spots taking over the paper towels with little to no germination. I’ve washed hands, started with fresh bags and for the last attempt used boiling water to moisten the towel. Any other thoughts or recommendations?



  19. @brianseybert2189 on May 12, 2024 at 10:54 am

    Guess I had better check a bunch of seed packets. THANKS! Scott



  20. @tammyohlsson7966 on May 12, 2024 at 10:55 am

    Always awesome information! Thank you. Blessings!



  21. @heidiclark6612 on May 12, 2024 at 10:55 am

    Thank You for the stratification information! This year I have picked a lot of flower seed varieties that need stratification. I truly never have had any experience once with this. Only one seed packet from a company I ordered from for the first time had any reference to needing stratification. I had a hard time finding out what, when varieties needed this. There is not a lot of info out there or I am not looking in the right place.I am looking into books that might help with this.



  22. @harithacooray9670 on May 12, 2024 at 10:55 am

    good advice.. Scott ( thanks )



  23. @eliandkate on May 12, 2024 at 10:55 am

    Simply awesome.



  24. @backyardnaturefollies673 on May 12, 2024 at 10:57 am

    Always mean to do this, but always forget. But great instruction!



  25. @gfutube1 on May 12, 2024 at 11:00 am

    Excellent



  26. @DrJacobsMD on May 12, 2024 at 11:02 am

    The David Attenborough of American gardening. Super helpful video!



  27. @HortiHugo on May 12, 2024 at 11:02 am

    What an interesting video, well done explaining on the what’s and whys. I pre germinate many of mine at this time of year before sowing. All the best there, Hugh



  28. @Stewart7516 on May 12, 2024 at 11:02 am

    Hey Gardener Scott, quick comment on using acids.. plain old lemon juice and sometimes vinegar has worked for me. I have never tried the commercial acids so I don’t have any evidence of quantifiable efficacy from one method over the next. Just some food for thought.



  29. @Octoschizare on May 12, 2024 at 11:04 am

    Any tips for better germination yield for snap pea seeds? I’ve been having poor yield. It seems like soaking the seeds overnight helps because the very hard dry seeds absorb a lot of water and get plump, compared to straight into the soil where they may not get enough water and remain dry. I’ve tried both soaking and straight into the soil and both still had trouble germinating.



  30. @KatBurnsKASHKA on May 12, 2024 at 11:04 am

    Thank you Scott! Love your videos. Hope you and your family are super!



  31. @An_89 on May 12, 2024 at 11:10 am

    GREAT VIDEO SEED STRATIFICATION



  32. @Thankful_. on May 12, 2024 at 11:10 am

    I like your shirt! Great info! Thx for sharing! 🌱



  33. @amandachamberlain3169 on May 12, 2024 at 11:12 am

    I feel like I should know the answer to this, but I’m confused at the moment. I’ve never tried growing brussel sprouts before and the seed packet says 110 days to harvest, it also says to start indoors 8 weeks before transplanting outside. So my question is does the 110 days include the 8 weeks indoors or is it 110 days plus the 8 weeks?



  34. @alangomez7592 on May 12, 2024 at 11:13 am

    Can we take a look on what you have in that box in the fridge?



  35. @racebiketuner on May 12, 2024 at 11:14 am

    Thanks for another great vid πŸ™‚



  36. @joem2745 on May 12, 2024 at 11:19 am

    Amazing God wrote the book of DNA that tells each plant exactly what to do in those tiny little seeds.



  37. @derbersdiscoveries5938 on May 12, 2024 at 11:19 am

    I have learned sooooo much thanks to your channel. Hope all is well and happy gardening.



  38. @brightantwerp on May 12, 2024 at 11:24 am

    Thank you! Isn’t it great that some seeds only start after a wildfire. When everything is burned, nature makes sure that new growth will start. Amazing if you think about it.



  39. @erjatikka3029 on May 12, 2024 at 11:25 am

    I have never used either of these methods but I always manage to get fantastic flowerbeds. All I do is soak the hard seeds in water (water needs to be changed often). After a while the small green or white start of the plant emergies. That’s when I pot them or carefully transfer them in to the garden. πŸŽ‰



  40. @borracho-joe7255 on May 12, 2024 at 11:25 am

    Great content! 🐏



  41. @zarahsgarden2097 on May 12, 2024 at 11:27 am

    Thank you! Great video & info as always! πŸŒ±πŸ’•



  42. @kittiew260 on May 12, 2024 at 11:28 am

    Great video. Instead of doing the fridge method trying out winter sowing. Have enough snow so figured why not try.



  43. @lyndabuchholz1216 on May 12, 2024 at 11:28 am

    Thank you! I have a lot of seeds that need some kind of pre-treatment and wondered the how toos and you have answered all my questions about that!!



  44. @johnjude2685 on May 12, 2024 at 11:28 am

    Try that on my woody birdhouse gourge and hydrogen
    Thanks



  45. @stephenluna7932 on May 12, 2024 at 11:31 am

    I didn’t know that the paper towel could dry out so I didn’t check my seeds during the cold stratification process, I sowed my C30 yesterday some of them had dried out, hopefully they will germinate…..the C60 I can keep in longer as you mentioned and check them today. I started them a few weeks earlier to get them more established. Thanks for the video and the nasturtium tip at the end.



  46. @Mary-uz2tz on May 12, 2024 at 11:32 am

    Here in Alaska, last year my nasturtiums that self seeded did beautifully. The new color I planted from some purchased seeds didn’t even sprout. Last week, I threw my new purchases into my freezer. Hope that works.



  47. @anapaulacrawford5837 on May 12, 2024 at 11:32 am

    I sure have done with lemon, orange, peach, cherries, and even apples seeds in the paper towels in the fridge. Awesome info. God bless!



  48. @johnjude2685 on May 12, 2024 at 11:32 am

    You are on the end where the root comes from?
    Or the end which the leafs comes from?



  49. @glenwoodfin on May 12, 2024 at 11:33 am

    I love your teaching style. Conversational, logical, and encouraging.



  50. @anchorageprepper9008 on May 12, 2024 at 11:33 am

    Interesting. Thanks for sharing!