Ranunculus asiaticus
Jane McGary (Sat, 25 Feb 2006 09:10:23 PST)
Eugene wrote,
R. asiaticus seed definitely doesn't have to be fresh to give good
germination. I've had successful germination (about 75%) from seed that
was at least two years old, and stored at room temperature. My problem was
that the plants seemed to stop growing after they produced a few true
leaves.
This is normal behavior for seedlings of Ranunculus and Anemone. They don't
grow much the first year. Some species in the Ranunculaceae produce only
cotyledons the first year, in fact.
Jane McGary
Northwestern Oregon, USA