Coneflower seeds exposed to 40 degrees F for about two months show dramatically improved germination rates. To treat coneflower seeds to these conditions, you have a few options.

How to Germinate Seeds for Your Garden Using an Instant Pot Hack your way to planting success with the popular kitchen appliance. Lindsay Campbell, Modern Farmer. April 12, 2021.

During germination, the embryo within the seed must develop into a young seedling capable of photosynthesis in less than 48 hours. During this time, it relies solely on its internal reserves ...

“It appears that the ‘Delay of Germination 1,’ or DOG1, gene is an environmental sensor, detecting environmental changes and enabling the plant to not only keep the seed dormant but to also delay ...

Scientists have found that seed dormancy (a property that prevents germination under non-favorable conditions) was a feature already present in the first seeds, 360 million years ago.