St. Johns, Artichoke, Strawberry, Mary Washington Asperigus, Catnip, Marshmellow, Thistle, Lemon Balm, Lavender, fruit trees, perrinials. 2-3 weeks in fridge. Thanks so much. Been a lavender issue for me.

I tried cold stratifying lavender both in the fridge and in the freezer last year and had success with both methods! I did not know strawberries needed it though! That explains my 0% germination of my wild strawberries in my basement haha. They were a different company's seed though and a few years old. I wish all seed companies would put "NEEDS COLD STRATIFICATION!!" in big bold letters on the package since it's so important for germination!!

I tried growing lavender from seed for 3 years. Nothing. Then I saw an older video of yours talking about cold stratification. I ordered lavender seeds from you and did the cold stratification and had over 90% germination which I'd heard was very high for lavender.

I would also like to see a list of seeds that shouldn't be dried out before planting such as citrus. You deserve to have a million subscribers! You have great videos!

No wonder I haven't been able to grow strawberries from seed, learn something new everyday!

Hey Luke! I've been waiting a while to catch a video within the first hour I just want to say thankyou so much for inspiring me and many more people to get into gardening. Congrats on the soon awaited million subscribers. Oh also thanks for the extra seeds! 👍😁

I am on my 2nd year of planting a garden with my son. Watching your videos has been a blessing. I had NO knowledge of planting what so ever but our very first garden was a big success because of your videos. We had tomatoes as big as our hands. We had tried tomatoes a few times before and failed. We are in our second year for asparagus and can’t wait til a year more so maybe can eat some. Thank you for giving us this opportunity to teach our 17 year old about gardening. He loves it.

People are really going to need to know how to garden with the supply chain situation going on. Canning supplies are already being purchased. Appreciate your channel.

Thank you, Luke! You are the first to tell me why I have never been successful at growing some plants from seed. I’m Sixty years old!😁

Important step you forgot to mention: label the bags with marker or something so you don't forget which seeds are which. 😅

Luke if some seeds need the cold to germinate, why would they leave that information out on the seed packet? Shouldn't that be part of the information on the seed packets?

I just threw a bunch of perennial seeds in the ground last October before the freeze and prayed. We'll see what happens!

Came for the Cold fusion...stayed for The Cold Stratification

I'm 1 in a million!.... Congrats on your channel's success!

Thank you for this video! I only learned about Cold Stratification: today! Now I have to push a handful of things back a few weeks, but I would rather do that than be disappointed with poor germination rates.

MIlkweed (non-invasive) also appreciates stratification. Last year - I germinated so much I had to give away. I have not had any luck with germinating lavender in my area (5a/b); this year I am trying Munstead which is supposed to be more cold hardy. We'll see. This is great - shows how easy it is. Thank you!

Luke, you deserve every sub, and then some. I appreciate what you do. Thank you!

I generally start cold stratifying my peach and apricot seeds right after Christmas in my fridge in butter tubs and pull and pot them around Valentine’s Day. I try to do about 10-20 of each variety every year. I keep them for about a year then keep the best couple to plant and sell the rest.

Well, like I've always said, don't plant anything without watching MIgardener's videos!! I bought lavender and had no idea I had to use the cold stratification method for them!!! A gazillion thanks, Luke!!❤

Have never in 45 years of gardening heard about this so I'm all ears, will share with some others for new subs!

Learn something new every day. That's what I love about gardening. I've been gardening since I was able to walk. Never knew about cold stratification. Probably because I've always had a tiny yard to grow in so I've always stuck with the basics. But we just bought 25 acres and can't wait to try growing so many new things. Thanks for the information

Thank goodness for this video! Such a simple method.

Thanks for posting about this topic! This explains why my lemon balm and lavender did not germinate last year. I was in a rush and did not read the seed packet carefully.

I am using the winter sowing method for seeds that need cold stratification this year but I like learning about other methods as well so thank you!

I was just searching for tips on this very topic last night. Synchronicity at its best

I was literally searching the web for exactly this info about raspberries but couldn't find how long to keep them in the fridge! Thanks Luke!

Thanks for the tips! I would add - make sure to label your bags so you know what the seeds are!

Thank you so much for sharing your gardening wisdom. I never knew this trick. You are a great detail oriented teacher, that is why your channel has grown so much! You are the best!

I've never commented on your videos... I've enjoyed your content for several years now--I've been impressed at how much you know about gardening at a young age. My experience with cold stratification -- we've done this for decades -- the freezer. The 2-3 weeks can be extended. Mold is not an issue. Thank you again. You do a great job.

Thank you for the lavadaur tip, now I will try this again.

Hey, your products and apps are awesome! The best place to shop. I just had to say that.

Perfect timing! I just bought some of those seeds yesterday! Thanks Luke!

I’m so glad your channel was suggested to me! We’re here in Michigan too and I need all the gardening tips I can get.

Yayo! Let's go 1M. Well deserved for one of the best educational gardening videos out there. MIGardener shop is also the bomb.

Just planted those Giant crimson tomato seeds I got from you! Super excited to see what comes of them

Got my seeds from MIgardner. Excited about my gardening season!

I get some good germination by doing the same but putting lavender in the freezer for 3-4 days. Probably not as good germination as yours but in a pinch it will work.

We appreciate all your garden wisdom, Luke! Thanks to you and your family!

Another incredible KZfaq video!! I was always wondering what this cold stratification thing was about! Thank you so much for making such inormative videos for! Always a pleasure ☺️

Ah, this explains so many things!! Thank you.

I finally subscribed since I watch you so much and have learned from you. I live at 8,000ft in Colorado and been gardening for 40 years here. Still things to learn. At point of starting seeds needing this and looking how others are doing it. Thanks.

Perfect timing!! I was just about to google how to cold stratify lavender!!! Thank you!!!

Yeah, tomatoes, eggplants, peppers and chillis do not require cold stratification.. Really helpful video on cold stratification 👍

Congratulations on all of the viewers!

I am so glad you did this video! It will help me out a lot for the MiGardener seeds I purchased. Also caught the video you did yesterday. All this is good for zone 6 garden 😀. Thanks Luke, you are the best!

Great video Luke. Thank you for sharing your knowledge. Gotta go cold stratify now!!

Wow, I have half of those so I'm so glad to know! Awesome info Luke! Will be my first year doing this . I now know the reason for years not coming up!

I don't use your seeds as I'm in Australia, but now I know why I've had trouble with some seeds. Mallow and Lavendar in particular - the packs don't mention it. I have grown lemon balm without - guess I got lucky :) Great information 👍👍

First time growing celery. I’m experimenting with two methods of cold stratification. I had put one batch of seeds in a little zip lock bag in fridge based on another KZfaq channel instruction, and then I watched your paper towel method on one of your celery specific videos….so I “damp” cold stratified several celery seeds…just got both seed groups in seed starting trays…. Kind of a little experiment 😆 Gonna use your method for lavender next. Thanks for your videos and instruction….congrats on your almost 1 million 🎊

Thank you so much for this video, you saved my seeds! Please continue the work you do, it's inspiring.

Luke you deserve 1 million! Ty for sharing your knowledge with us! I did use stratification with my fridge weeks ago. Next year do video early because in my zone and yours to be honest this is late

Don't forget to label the bags! Thanks for the lesson! 🌱❤👍❤🌱

Thanks Luke😁👍❤🙏

WOWZA!!!!!!! 1 MILLION YOU SO DESERVE IT ,THANKYOU 💖

I'd like to see you do a video on seeds that are super tiny like celeriac that I can't get to germinate and ground cherries!

Such valuable information. Thank you, Luke, for all you do! I REALLY appreciate all the time and effort you put into your videos. Wishing you great success!

Gracias por enseñando y compartir tanta sabiduría que llevas y nos las enseña con tanto amor y muy clara. Dios te bendiga y guíe tu camino.Un abrazo fuerte desde Puerto Rico. Las semillas de Rosas y otras flore que tiene semillas diminutas se puede usar esa Método de Estratificación.Gracias!!!!

Winter sowing is much more easier. I love it

Oooooooooo!!!! Thank you for this Luke!!! I harvested a binch of columbine seeds today and i also have lavender, and a fea other seeds that woll need cold stratification before planting. Im so excited to try this ❤❤❤❤❤

Thank you! This was so informative. I will try it with celery and artichokes!

Thank you! This is such a helpful video!

Not that surprising..your personable and extremely knowledgeable... You've earned it..enjoy the roll

Very very helpful! Thank you!

Oh goodness, perfect timing. Thank you so much.

Look forward to seeing you guys.

Well this explains why I can never get lavender to germinate LOL!!! thank you

I purchased a bunch of your seeds today MI gardener… I normally only purchase through Johnny seeds or bakers creek your prices are phenomenal and reviews really looking forward to planting some of these seeds this year

hay Luke great video I was wanting to cold Stratify some perennial seeds for my garden this year but I found out I am to late I guess I am going to wait util next season

Congrats on the sub numbers, you deserve it

It's easier to just buy fresh frozen fruit that way it's already been frozen and stratified for you and you can sprinkle it on your soil and lightly cover w/ soil and let the weather in spring handle the rest.

Great information! I'm working on trying to propagate my white bleeding hearts, I didn't cold stratify them and should have. Don't forget to label the bag with what the seeds are. I might even put the seed packet inside another smaller zip lock bag and stick it inside with the seeds.

I forgot to do this to my lavender I started today. I’ll do some with the leftover seeds and see which one turns out lol.

We heard to put seeds in the fridge and others said freezer, good to know which is a better method. Thanks Luke

I would not add water to the baggies, especially if one is going to leave the seeds in the fridge until next growing season. I believe it is ok to keep the seeds in the fridge too: like poppy seeds.

Well, thank you as well!

My Artichoke seeds germinate at room temperature. However, I will expose Artichoke seedlings to cooler temperatures to trick them into blooming the first year. I have had volunteer Artichokes as well. I like Lemon Balm, although I wish it was a cold hardy perrenial like standard mint. In that regard it is a whimp like Rosemary.

I grew for the first time marshmallow and milk thistle last year without stratification and they did very well. I didn't know they needed to be stratified

Your video was so helpful thanks! I have a few questions. I am just a bit unsure - after 2-3 weeks plant seeds- in ground or inside? In potting mix? Do I have to see if they have sprouted or just seeds? Off the paper towel? Last time I tried I couldn't get them off without damaging. Thanks for your help😊

Hi Luke, I'm wondering why your seed packets don't tell us to cold stratify these seeds? I'm certain we would have much greater success and germination rates if that was added. Hope you add a sticker in the future. Thanks! Kate

Watching video a day after planting asparagus in trays with greenhouse covers and putting under lights. Now they are all outside in the cold hoping that will do it!!

Thanks Luke, this has really helped me out. 👍😊🤦‍♀️

I love how you broke this down into simple, doable steps that anyone can do. After watching this, I think I will try my hand at starting strawberries from seed. Thank you :)

My Blankity-blank is growing nicely this year!

I love your videos! Thanks for all the great information! I agree with some of the other commenters that all seed packs should specify if it needs to be cold stratified, but I have only just begun ordering seeds from you, so I don't have personal experience whether your packages state this or not.

Hope the lavander and strawberries I did this year germinate. God bless!

Never heard of this. Thank you.

Super helpful

Very helpful tips there, thanks for sharing your experience !

Excellent

Thank you! This explains my st. Johns wort! Going to try your method!

Countdown to one million subscribers! 🥳🥳😎👍🏻

Great info. Now I know why my lavender did not germinate last year.

Great video! I store all of my seeds in the fridge, it doesn't matter what they are lol Just out of habit 😂

I've never had any luck with the paper towel method. They always mold or don't sprout. I'm trying the cold sewing method with those types of plants this year

You're the greatest! Thanks so much!!

I would imagine spinach would appreciate a cold stratification aswell. I hed great success not stratified lemon balm so you mentioning that one surprised me. 👍👍🇨🇦

Thank you for doing this video..::excited to try the Strawberry seeds from your shop!

Could you do a video on all the garden veggies that are perennial for your northern climate? I saw the one where you said blue curled scotch kale is perennial and was wondering what else is?

Hey Luke! On the back of my MIGardner Alexandria Strawberry 🍓🍓seed packet its stated to start indoors, cold stratify 5-7 weeks before last frost. Am I supposed to cold stratify these for 5-7 weeks then? Or do I stratify for 2 weeks and then plant indoors 5-7 weeks before last frost. Thanks for all your help and time spent with your videos! Much appreciated 💯💯👊👊

I received my MI Gardening seeds today!