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Milkweed have naturally low germination rates, usually between 40-60%, but can be as high as 80% when planted in ideal conditions. The best time to release the seeds is ideally spring and fall, but there is no harm in starting them in summer. So what if you are late to the game, no problem, anytime is better than never :-)

If you are planning to start indoors, follow the instructions below:

How to prepare your seeds for germination: Soaking/Paper Towel Method

This process is called Cold Stratify or Cold Stratification if you are interested in learning more online. 

This is one of the methods most widely used for native seeds, especially milkweed. It is easy, quick, and the materials are usually right in your kitchen ready for use.

1. Soak your seeds for 1-2 hours in room temperature water
2. Use a paper towel or coffee filter to drain the water.
3. Spread seeds out in a single layer on the paper towel.
4. Wrap a dry paper towel around the damp paper towel to help keep things moist but not too wet (which could become moldy).
5. Place in a Ziploc bag and seal.
6. Label the variety and date clearly on the bag.
7. Place in the refrigerator for minimum 2 weeks, but up to a 1 month before planting. If seedlings start to sprout in the refrigerator, remove immediately and either plant in the ground or in pots until it’s time to plant outdoors.
8. *I have found that after 4 weeks most milkweed varieties start to show signs of mold and germination rates begin to fall. I have seen better success with 3 weeks cold stratify though most online instructions recommend 4 weeks. 

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