Approximately 0 seeds per gram
seed-counts are only a guide, not to be used for accurate calculations.
B and T World Seeds' reference number:
404609
USDA average, annual, minimum temperature
Zone:6
Type of plant -
shrub
Flower:
WHITE to PINK
Fruit:
WHITE or PINK to PURPLE
Foliage:
ov-ell., to 18x6mm.
Height in meters: 1.5
Parts of
Gaultheria mucronata
are considered
toxic.
Gaultheria mucronata
is included in the following B and T World Seeds flowering plant categories:
1: Species in Stock at B and T
9: Alpine and Rock Garden Seed List (Hardy and Tender)
43: Herbaceous Border Plant Seed List
47: Chilean Native Plant Tree and Shrub Seeds
64: Argentinian Native and Introduced Plants
185: Plant Species whose germination is improved by Smoke
379: Ericaceae
Germination guide
Gaultheria mucronata seeds will usually germinate in 30-60 days. Normally will only germinate with light so surface sow. Sow Gaultheria mucronata seeds on the surface of a Peaty seed sowing mix at about 20°C.
Stratification (cold treatment or vernalization) Some seeds need to be overwintered before they will germinate. Some seeds need just a couple of weeks, others 3 months. Seeds can be stratified in dampened peat or sand, in a plastic box or bag at 4°C or 5°C in a refrigerator. The seeds should not be frozen or in a wet medium. Very small seeds can be sown on the surface of their growing medium, in pots sealed in plastic bags, and kept in the 'fridge. Many vernalized seeds need light to germinate when they are sown in the "Spring".
(Pre-chill for 4-10 weeks). Acid soils only.