Crazy how seed age is not a good predictor of germination. Two years ago I planted Polish from seeds from 2006 and every one popped right up. This year I planted 2006 seeds for Red Penna for the Carolyn tribute and got adequate germination. But some seeds really do take more patience. Every year I pull out my hair waiting for Martina to germinate. I was going to make a list for myself so I wouldn’t fret next year when those varieties didn’t come up with the rest. I know a couple of the cherries I grow, Pink Princess and Rev. Michael Keyes take forever. Funny thing is that Martina is my go to early variety but it takes a couple extra weeks to come up.
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