On 24 Apr 2010, at 13:18, Dell Sherk wrote: > I have begun harvesting seed from my winter aconites - a bit earlier than > usual. For years, I have been scattering seed of this plant wherever I > thought it might thrive. It produces lots of seed. But I wonder if the seeds are > more likely to germinate if they are sown very fresh rather than after being > held dry for 1 - 2 months. Does anyone have experience with this? Given eranthis's membership in the Ranunculaceae, sowing absolutely fresh is probably called for. -- Rodger Whitlock Victoria, British Columbia, Canada Maritime Zone 8, a cool Mediterranean climate on beautiful Vancouver Island http://maps.google.ca/maps/…