ArtD said: ... Actually, storing dry seeds in foil packages and cold moist stratification are not really the same thing. However, it might be worth a try. ...
I agree.
But also, one of the suggestions for germination was to try them at 70F first, and only stratify the ones that don't germinate.
The baggie-method (see "Dr. Deno") is good for that. Leave the baggie at room temp for 3-4 weeks. Plant any that germinate. Then move the baggie to an extra-cold fridge (+/- 4 C) for 2-4 weeks and keep planting out any that germinate. After 4 weeks of cold, move the baggie back to room temperature.
$5 x 25 plants = $125. If it were me, I'd look for MUCH lower prices or make it a two-year project and grow from seed. Maybe winter-sow them.
I did try lavender from seed once once - they all died. And so did Mother of Thyme, catmint and two kinds of salvia. But that was back when I totally drowned every seed and figured I would first TRY skipping the stratification step.
