Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours
Stratification: cold stratify for 60 days
Germination: surface sow and keep moist, tamp the soil, requires light for germination
Other: stratification may be used in place of surface sowing, it is better to surface sow if possible.
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