About the plant
What it is and where it grows — not part of any germination protocol.
- Native range
- Peru, Bolivia, Chile and north-west Argentina
Toxicity is noted only where a source states it. No note here is not a finding of safety.
Source: GBIF Backbone Taxonomy — Global Biodiversity Information Facility.
This source reports three treatments. All are shown.
Protocol 1
DerivedN. C. Deno, 1993Difficulty Moderate Rated by us, not by the source.
Start around March 22, 2027 for a May 3 last frost.
- 1
Sow on the surface — do not cover
Temperature: 70°F 21°C · Light: light
No stated waiting before sowing. Then 14 days to germinate.
30% germination in 14 days.
Light at 70 is the only treatment that worked.
Protocol 2
DerivedN. C. Deno, 1993- 1
Sow and cover
Temperature: 70°F 21°C · Light: dark
All rotted.
No stated waiting before sowing.
0% germination.
Protocol 3
DerivedN. C. Deno, 1993- 1
Cold moist stratification
Temperature: 40°F 4°C
All rotted.
No stated waiting before sowing.
0% germination.
This source doesn't state how long.