Sarracenia seedlings and seed cold stratification

[Dogrem]

Good evening everyone.

I will try to sow Sarracenia seeds soon, and I always wanted cold stratification to make them germinate.
Like 4 weekd as shown here.

But recently, I read that some sowed directly at harvest and had a good germination rate ...

Just to know, which method do you use ?

Thanks !

 

[WillyCKH]

Based on what I know, only super fresh seeds (right off the pod) have good germination rate without cold strat.

 

[H2O]

Cold strat, even super fresh seed will have sporadic germination.

 

[Lloyd Gordon]

Gibberellic acid also works but germination is still better with cold stratification.

 

[steve booth]

You do get germination from fresh seeds but as H2O suggests it is not as good as with cold damp stratification, the seeds have a waxy coat that has evolved to let them float (presumably for dispersion) and breaks down in cold damp conditions over some weeks and allows germination.
If you plant fresh seeds you will get an initial flurry of germination and if allowed to over winter in cold conditions (not freezing) then another set of seedlings germinating in spring.
Cheers
Steve

 

[Dogrem]

So, I'll stick to the classic way

Thanks all.

 

[Jbron]

So I've been observing one vigorous seedling in particular.
Was hoping for my Hurricane Creek White seedlings to take on the white role, but this hybrid seems to be doing the job!
Started with 10% white hood and then progressed quickly on the following pitchers.
I'll take a clearer/better photo when the pitcher greens up the tube and completely opens, but here's the progression.
S. (leucophylla "Colossus" x "Doreen's Colossus") x 'Adrian Slack'

 

[Jbron]

Little bit delayed but here's a clear photo of the larger pitcher.
Noticed it has a new growth point as well!

 

[Yukondave]

It looks like the mixed Sarracenia seedlings I have in the basement are coming out of dormancy and sending out some new growth.

 

[Dogrem]

Nice
What type of light do you have ?

 

[Yukondave]

Nice
What type of light do you have ?

It's a home brew system using these LED modules.

https://www.digikey.ca/product-deta...uctor-inc/SI-B8T05128HUS/1510-1586-ND/6149751

 

[Raymond]

Beautiful Seedlings

I can see the plant in the back of the pot growing a great pitcher !

 

[Jbron]

Pitchers have doubled in size, white spreading farther down the tubes. Newest pitcher is in front.
Noticed on the farther one, a faint red band starting across the throat. Will have to see what it does in full sun!

 

[Dogrem]

Beautifull!

 

[Sib]

Looking good

 

[Jbron]

Thanks! Can't wait to see it fully mature!

 

[Sib]

agreed! its funny all the changes they go through eh?

 

[Jbron]

For sure!

 

[krizz]

Don't those grow tall? I can't imagine moving the grow light higher and short plants receives less light from this while the tall one soaks it.

 

[Jbron]

They will yes, but I won't be moving the lights up. Their necks will be a bit sore if they grow taller haha.
Honestly the lights are a little too high for my liking, but I have a sloppy intermediate set up for neps left of those Sarr.
It works for the time being though!