Transplanting Milkweed Seedlings. If you cut off too much of the taproot then it is not likely to succeed. Stratification is when a seed is moistened chilled or frozen and thawed breaking down germination inhibitors on the seed coat such as waxes hormones oils or heavy coats.
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The ascelpias viridis spider milkweed plants will be spaced 1 5 to 2 feet apart. Generally you will have more success if you wait until the seedlings have at least several sets of leaves before transplanting. Stratification is when a seed is moistened chilled or frozen and thawed breaking down germination inhibitors on the seed coat such as waxes hormones oils or heavy coats.
Milkweed seed planted in fall is naturally stratified.
Supplies and tools potting mix small pots 2 to 3 inches small. This method is by far the simplest and is very effective at producing seedlings. Generally you will have more success if you wait until the seedlings have at least several sets of leaves before transplanting. If you cut off too much of the taproot then it is not likely to succeed.
