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How to sow Primula auricula seed
Store your Primula auricula seed in a cool place. Sow thinly at any time between November to early February and use moistened, multi-purpose, peat-based compost. Do not cover the seed, but cover pans with an upturned seed tray or pot to prevent drying out. When seed begins to germinate, cover very thinly with vermiculite to retain moisture and to encourage the seedlings to establish. Keep them moist, giving them a good drenching when needed; this is preferable to frequent light watering. Stand in a cold greenhouse or cold-frame.
When seedlings are large enough to handle, prick out into seed trays using a potting compost made up of 2 parts (by bulk) of John Innes No2, 1 part of grit and 1 part of either peat or shredded leaf mould. Place in a shaded cold greenhouse or cold-frame to grow on. Always ventilate freely. When the leaves touch, pot into 9cm (3.5ins.) pots and grow on to flowering using the same compost mix.
From a January sowing, a few plants will be in flower by the autumn. The main flowering period for auriculas under cold glass is March or April of the following year. Fresh seed is available from September onwards for those who like to make an early start. Small seedlings can be a tricky to over-winter, but some superb plants can be raised using this method and a better crop of autumn flowers can be expected.
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