10/21/2026
It may be October, but it’s not too early to start thinking about next spring’s garden! 🌱
Many native perennial seeds need a period of cold, moist conditions before they’ll germinate. It’s called cold stratification, and fall is a great time to start learning which of the seeds you want to grow will need it.
In Georgia, many wildflowers are sown in late fall and winter as soil temperatures decline. For native seeds that require cold stratification, winter conditions can help provide the natural cold period they need before spring germination.
You can also cold-stratify certain seeds indoors using your refrigerator. Just remember that requirements vary by species, so always check the recommendations for the particular seed you're starting.
Think of October as planning time: decide what you'd like to grow, gather your seeds and find out which ones need a little winter before they're ready for spring. 🌸
I like this angle much better for an October post because it gives people a reason to care about the graphic right now, without suggesting that every native seed needs to be started in October.
