Allium cernuum (Nodding Onion) [25 Seeds]

Germination Information: I recommend these seeds for experienced seed-sowers only, because they can require experimentation and a good bit of patience.

One option is to sow the seeds in fall to midwinter, just covered with growing medium. Set the pot outdoors, in a spot protected from mice, to germinate when conditions are right. If no seedlings appear the first spring, let the pot go through another year outdoors, because the seedlings may not appear until the second spring.

Some sources suggest giving the seeds a warm (70°F) period of 1 month before a cold period (40°F) of about 2 months, repeating the warm-cold cycle a few times if needed, until seedlings appear.

Yet another possible approach is to sow and keep the seeds evenly cool (around 55°F) until sprouting occurs.