I’ve read that I should heat my crown vetch seed in hot water (190 degrees) before planting to encourage germination. Is this

correct?

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#1 Comment By GKH_Susan On 06/20/2020 @ 6:52 pm

Hot tap water is hot enough. Here's an article about soaking seeds:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/propagation/seeds/soaking-seeds.htm ^[1]

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/groundcover/crown-vetch/growing-crown-vetch.htm ^[2]

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[2] https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/groundcover/crown-vetch/growing-crown-vetch.htm: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/groundcover/crown-vetch/growing-crown-vetch.htm

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