Deno’s Garden

Sagina procumbens

Genus Sagina

This source reports 6 treatments. All are shown.

Protocol 1

DerivedN. C. Deno, 1996

Difficulty Low Rated by us, not by the source.

  1. Sow outdoors and leave it

    Up in April.

No stated waiting before sowing.

100% germination.

This source doesn't state how long.

Seed Germination Theory and Practice, 1st Supplement — N. C. Deno, 1996 · 1st Supplement, Sagina p. 74Public domain
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Sagina (Caryophyllaceae). S. procumbens seeds fresh or DS 3 m germ. 70D(54% in 4-13 w), 70L(67% in 3- 6 w), 70 GA-3(61% in 3-9 w), 40-70D(80% in 1-5 w), and 100% in April in outdoor treatment. Seeds DS 2 y germ. 70L{57% in 10-18 d) and 70D(24% in 2nd w).
Seed Germination Theory and Practice, 1st Supplement, 1st Supplement, Sagina p. 74. Quoted exactly. Every value on this card comes from this record, except the difficulty rating, which is ours; the step names come from a fixed list.

Protocol 2

DerivedN. C. Deno, 1996

Difficulty Moderate Rated by us, not by the source.

Start around September 3, 2027 for a May 3 last frost. Too late for spring 2027 — that needed starting on September 2, 2026.

  1. Cold moist stratification

    Duration: 90 daysTemperature: 40°F 4°C

  2. Warm moist stratification

    Duration: 90 daysTemperature: 70°F 21°C Light: dark

about 6 months from start to sowing. Then 35 days to germinate.

80% germination in 7–35 days.

Seed Germination Theory and Practice, 1st Supplement — N. C. Deno, 1996 · 1st Supplement, Sagina p. 74Public domain
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Sagina (Caryophyllaceae). S. procumbens seeds fresh or DS 3 m germ. 70D(54% in 4-13 w), 70L(67% in 3- 6 w), 70 GA-3(61% in 3-9 w), 40-70D(80% in 1-5 w), and 100% in April in outdoor treatment. Seeds DS 2 y germ. 70L{57% in 10-18 d) and 70D(24% in 2nd w).
Seed Germination Theory and Practice, 1st Supplement, 1st Supplement, Sagina p. 74. Quoted exactly. Every value on this card comes from this record, except the difficulty rating, which is ours; the step names come from a fixed list.

Protocol 3

DerivedN. C. Deno, 1996

Difficulty Moderate Rated by us, not by the source.

Start around February 22, 2027 for a May 3 last frost.

  1. Sow and cover

    Temperature: 70°F 21°C Light: light

No stated waiting before sowing. Then 42 days to germinate.

67% germination in 21–42 days.

Seed Germination Theory and Practice, 1st Supplement — N. C. Deno, 1996 · 1st Supplement, Sagina p. 74Public domain
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Sagina (Caryophyllaceae). S. procumbens seeds fresh or DS 3 m germ. 70D(54% in 4-13 w), 70L(67% in 3- 6 w), 70 GA-3(61% in 3-9 w), 40-70D(80% in 1-5 w), and 100% in April in outdoor treatment. Seeds DS 2 y germ. 70L{57% in 10-18 d) and 70D(24% in 2nd w).
Seed Germination Theory and Practice, 1st Supplement, 1st Supplement, Sagina p. 74. Quoted exactly. Every value on this card comes from this record, except the difficulty rating, which is ours; the step names come from a fixed list.

Protocol 4

DerivedN. C. Deno, 1996

Difficulty Moderate Rated by us, not by the source.

Start around February 1, 2027 for a May 3 last frost.

  1. Gibberellic acid soak

  2. Sow and cover

    Temperature: 70°F 21°C

No stated waiting before sowing. Then 63 days to germinate.

61% germination in 21–63 days.

Seed Germination Theory and Practice, 1st Supplement — N. C. Deno, 1996 · 1st Supplement, Sagina p. 74Public domain
Show the original text
Sagina (Caryophyllaceae). S. procumbens seeds fresh or DS 3 m germ. 70D(54% in 4-13 w), 70L(67% in 3- 6 w), 70 GA-3(61% in 3-9 w), 40-70D(80% in 1-5 w), and 100% in April in outdoor treatment. Seeds DS 2 y germ. 70L{57% in 10-18 d) and 70D(24% in 2nd w).
Seed Germination Theory and Practice, 1st Supplement, 1st Supplement, Sagina p. 74. Quoted exactly. Every value on this card comes from this record, except the difficulty rating, which is ours; the step names come from a fixed list.

Protocol 5

DerivedN. C. Deno, 1996

Difficulty Moderate Rated by us, not by the source.

Start around January 4, 2027 for a May 3 last frost.

  1. Sow and cover

    Temperature: 70°F 21°C Light: dark

No stated waiting before sowing. Then 91 days to germinate.

54% germination in 28–91 days.

Seed Germination Theory and Practice, 1st Supplement — N. C. Deno, 1996 · 1st Supplement, Sagina p. 74Public domain
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Sagina (Caryophyllaceae). S. procumbens seeds fresh or DS 3 m germ. 70D(54% in 4-13 w), 70L(67% in 3- 6 w), 70 GA-3(61% in 3-9 w), 40-70D(80% in 1-5 w), and 100% in April in outdoor treatment. Seeds DS 2 y germ. 70L{57% in 10-18 d) and 70D(24% in 2nd w).
Seed Germination Theory and Practice, 1st Supplement, 1st Supplement, Sagina p. 74. Quoted exactly. Every value on this card comes from this record, except the difficulty rating, which is ours; the step names come from a fixed list.

Protocol 6

DerivedN. C. Deno, 1996

Difficulty High Rated by us, not by the source.

Start around March 23, 2027 for a May 3 last frost. Too late for spring 2027 — that needed starting on March 22, 2025.

  1. Dry storage

    Duration: 730 daysTemperature: 70°F 21°C

  2. Sow and cover

    Temperature: 70°F 21°C Light: dark

about 2 years from start to sowing. Then 14 days to germinate.

24% germination in 14 days.

Seed Germination Theory and Practice, 1st Supplement — N. C. Deno, 1996 · 1st Supplement, Sagina p. 74Public domain
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Sagina (Caryophyllaceae). S. procumbens seeds fresh or DS 3 m germ. 70D(54% in 4-13 w), 70L(67% in 3- 6 w), 70 GA-3(61% in 3-9 w), 40-70D(80% in 1-5 w), and 100% in April in outdoor treatment. Seeds DS 2 y germ. 70L{57% in 10-18 d) and 70D(24% in 2nd w).
Seed Germination Theory and Practice, 1st Supplement, 1st Supplement, Sagina p. 74. Quoted exactly. Every value on this card comes from this record, except the difficulty rating, which is ours; the step names come from a fixed list.