AboutSarracenia Northwest Expertise Got a carnivorous plant problem? The growers at Sarracenia Northwest can help! Carnivorous plant experts Jeff Dallas and Jacob Farin have helped thousands of growers around the world, and they can help you too. When you submit your question, they will diagnose your situation and offer a solution to help you get your carnivorous plant back on track.
Experience With over 40 years of combined experience, Jeff and Jacob has definitely taken a straight forward approach to growing carnivorous plants. Get the straight facts from the guys who grow and propagate thousands of these plants every year.
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Question My northern dewthread has begun to bloom for the first time and it would appear that I have a few seed pods growing. How long will I need to wait for the seeds to ripen and should I go ahead and plant them when thay do or do they need to be stratified.
Answer Hi Andrew,
The seedpods will turn black and open slightly when ripe. Seeds will need stratification. Just sprinkle the seeds on pots of standard peat/perlite peat mix and leave outside for the winter. It helps to cover the pots with a light cover such as a little fabric or a nylon stocking to prevent splash erosion. They germinate readily in the spring. If you sparsely spread them on large planters, you'll have more plants than you know what to do with.:)
