Phytolacca americana ‘Sunny Side Up’ (Golden Pokeweed) [10 Seeds]

Germination Information: I recommend these seeds only for gardeners who are experienced with seeds that require or benefit from a chilling period to initiate germination. (Handling Seeds That Need Chilling)

The easiest approach is to sow the seeds (about 1/4 inch deep) in fall to midwinter, setting them outdoors in a spot protected from mice so they can get a chilling period and then germinate when conditions are right in spring.

If you sow after January, there may not be enough time for the seeds to get a natural chilling period, so consider giving them an artificial moist-cold period (of about 2 months) moving them to a warm, bright place for germination.

Keep in mind that while most of the seedlings will be golden, some green ones may also appear. I like to give the seedlings a chance to develop a true leaf or two, at least, before determining the color. I suggest gently plucking the green seedlings out of the seed pot, or discarding them when you separate the seedlings at the potting-on stage.

Note that this information will not appear on the seed packet you receive.

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