Latt
Hopefully your not waiting for spring to plant.
Here's some things I found on storing seeds for an extended time.
\"Extended storage (up to 3 months) of ginseng seeds in your refrigerator is a risky practice. The constant opening and closing of the refrigerator door can alter the temperature inside by as much as 8 degrees, thus mimicking the springtime temperature changes that trigger germination. Don?t be surprised if when you check on your seeds, you find a bag full of sprouts.
It is best to allow your seed supplier to care for the seeds until you are ready to plant. A stratification pit maintains a near constant temperature and moisture level in order to preserve the seed during the dormancy period.\"
A second article from the state of KY:
\"When to Plant - Ginseng is usually planted in the fall from October until freezing weather
prevents further planting. Early spring (February/March) planting is also possible but
must be done before the seed starts to germinate. In northern areas where the ground is
frozen or cold and wet until April try to avoid spring planting. Handling seed that has
already begun to sprout often damages the young plant. Holding ginseng seed in a
refrigerator may delay germination for an entire year. I had some that never came up
whereas seed planted immediately did?\"
Picture of early sprouting seeds.
www.catskillginseng.com/html/ginseng/ginseng32.htm
Hope you can get them planted soon.
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