Germination of Lamiaceae (Labiatae) and Asteraceae (Compositae)

[Rodger Whitlock]

My experience indicates that seeds in both of these families germinates best when sown in spring in warmth. Seed sown in the fall or winter (i.e. right after seed arrives from the exchanges) in rather cold, damp conditions generally rots away.

[Kristl Walek]

Rodger,
I think you need to clarify your sowing conditions---do you mean sowing outdoors at cold, soggy times of the year?

I don't think it has anything to do with particular families, or genera....

ANY easy warm germinator does best being sown (and grown) in warm conditions. I have a good collection of members of these families cozy under lights indoors right now and will continue to sow & grow them all winter. They are happy campers.