Here is what perplexes me: because of the need for stratification (which our upstate New York winter will do no problem) I presume that the seed is (in a state of nature) not going to germinate until spring, sort of like echinacea.
If I put each seed in a little pot with potting soil, do I water it? Do I just leave it outside to experience whatever weather happens from here onward, or keep the seeds dry inside until it gets cold, etc?
I am unclear as to the timing - so many people have written of different methods of doing this but they also have different climates. I'm afraid that if I stratified them now, they might germinate right when winter hits and be killed. (zone 6a) I don't have a greenhouse, which some of the folks who have written instructions involving sprouting seeds in the fridge seem to be using.
I really appreciate your help here folks - I have already read a bunch of articles on this site but it's unclear which method is better for my situation.
