Gaillardia 'Arizona Sun' from seed

orange_knickers Joseph, OR(Zone 5a) Feb 11, 2005

Hello,
I would like to start some of the new Arizona Sun soon, but have become confused! I purchased my seeds from Stoke's Seeds. The package says to EXCLUDE light for germinating. But, all of the websites I've seen say to specifically INCLUDE light. Any help out there!?!?!

Thanks,
J

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CountryGardens Lewisville, MN(Zone 4a) Feb 13, 2005

Ball Redbook says they need light.
Bernie

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orange_knickers Joseph, OR(Zone 5a) Feb 13, 2005

Thanks Bernie for you help. Didn't think no light could be right.

Take care,
J

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Windy Belleville , IL(Zone 6b) Feb 14, 2005

Maybe you should send Stokes a head's up. I have always used light to germinate them. I just poke them into the soil and can still see them. I cover the container with a plastic wrap until they start germinating. You don't want to let the soil dry at all or the seeds will dry out half way through and be worthless. Good luck, those look pretty on the picture.

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orange_knickers Joseph, OR(Zone 5a) Feb 14, 2005

Thanks Wendy,
I think I will comtact them. I always use the propagation domes that I have, they work great. These new Arizona Suns are very popular, everyone is raving about them! That particular picture does no justice, they are MUCHO brighter than that!

Thanks!
J