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The Best Time to Plant Native Seeds

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When is the best time to plant native seeds? Some native plants have special criteria to germinate. Elizabeth Steele explains how cold moist stratification can impact a seed’s ability to germinate, and what can be done if the season’s planting window was missed. You can also watch another video on this topic here or check out our interactive planting timeline selector tool!

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