One need not follow the precise instructions for germinating Prospero autumnale (formerly Scilla autumnalis, and how did Prospero get neutered anyway?). It is native to climates similar to where the inquiring member, Travis, lives, and it is a kind of pioneer plant that appears to self-sow freely in roadside gravel and thin grassland. The seed matures very quickly (my plants originate from seed I collected from a colony that had both flowers and ripe seed) and probably germinates quickly too during the rainy season. Had I received this seed I would have sown it now, keeping it in a cool position and moist for a couple of months. Otherwise, Travis could store it dry until September for sowing. An unheated greenhouse would be suitable for germinating and growing on the seed. The very good website David sourced is that of the Ontario Rock Garden Society (a NARGS chapter), so the information is aimed at gardeners in a northern, continental climate who would not be able to keep winter-growing seedlings without heat. Jane McGary Portland, Oregon, USA On 3/27/2015 5:49 AM, David Pilling wrote: > Hi, > > On 27/03/2015 12:11, Travis O wrote: >> I just received seed of Prospero autumnale from SX2 (559 & 560), and >> I am not sure when to sow it? > > > http://onrockgarden.com/germination-guide/… > > says: > > Scilla autumnalis > > Germination Tips > Sow @ 4°C for 3 months, then place @ 20°C for 3 months. > Special Care: seedlings must remain at 4°C for full 3 months, then > gradually raise temp to 20°C > > > > > >