Some seeds need to go through a stratification process before they will
grow, such as many deciduous fruit trees. This means the seeds need to
be preserved through the winter under a layer of soil or snow with a
fairly constant low temperature and some moisture. Stratification
triggers a chemical process that allows the seed to germinate. It's
basically an evolved method to survive the winter.
grow, such as many deciduous fruit trees. This means the seeds need to
be preserved through the winter under a layer of soil or snow with a
fairly constant low temperature and some moisture. Stratification
triggers a chemical process that allows the seed to germinate. It's
basically an evolved method to survive the winter.