Redbud Seeds - Mexican
(Cercis canadensis var. Mexicana) Perennial. Zones 6 - 9.
Fabaceae (Pea) Family. Native range—SW Texas to N. Mexico. Prefers drier conditions, more drought tolerant than Eastern redbud. Grows well in shade, often found as an understory tree. Profuse pink blooms in Spring. 10-15 feet tall.
GROWING INSTRUCTIONS
For best results, sow seeds outdoors in the Fall, mulch beds (remove mulch once seeds germinate in Spring). If starting indoors...
SEED PRETREATMENT: Soak seeds for 24 hours, start with hot tap water. Repeat soaking process if seeds don’t fully imbibe. Then, mix seeds with moist soil 4x seed volume. Place in a plastic bag.
STRATIFICATION: 60 days cold/moist (5°C). Place plastic bag with seeds and soil in your refrigerator, preferably in a veggie crisper. Inspect periodically for moisture and early germination.
POST-STRATIFICATION: Sow stratified seeds 1/4” deep. Seeds prefer soil temperatures between 15-21°C to germinate. Water evenly and regularly.
GERMINATION: When all previously mentioned requirements are fulfilled, germination generally occurs in 20-30 days.
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Available direct from Incredible Seeds, a Canadian Heirloom and Heritage Seed Company, offering only the best natural, non-GMO, open pollinated and untreated seeds, located in Mi'kma'ki / Nova Scotia.