Andrew, your germination experience intrigues me. I do not order sufficient quantity of seed of each species to split the batches for a real controlled experiment. My idea was that in perhaps 3 years when the plants produce their own seed here, then I would do experiments. But given your experience, now I realize that our local California crop may have different results. Much to think about. This year I have sprouted my seeds in tiny clear plastic closed dishes because I want to observe their germination, the shape of the sprout, where the root (radicule) comes out of the seed, whether they go down first or send shoots up right away, that sort of stuff. The dishes go into the fridge each night, and in about 70 F (21 C) room each day. When Im traveling, they stay on the porch to get outdoor temperature swings. If all that was not necessary... it would save a lot of fuss. I have Geissorhiza aspera seed from two sources: Silverhill and PBS BX 317#17 grown in Berkley. The California-grown ones germinated approximately 1 week before the imported ones. Over a 3 month period, 1 week does not seem significant. Both batches were handled together, no difference in temperature treatment. The imported ones, however, might have been 6 months older since I ordered them in June. Both began their treatment in November. http://pacificbulbsociety.org/pbswiki/index.php/… - Gastil