Seeds and cuttings to grow in winter
Stratification, hard wood and root cuttings are all easy now
Most seeds are best sown from mid-March onwards when day length is longer with more light and rising temperatures. Waiting until then reduces stretched seedlings (called etiolation) and ensures they have maximum energy to grow strongly.
However, there are some seeds that benefit from being sown right in winter while it is still cold. A number of flower and edible perennial seeds need a period of stratification to help break their dormancy. This means winter conditions of cold and wet, and you can use the cold weather to your advantage.
There are also a number of cuttings that either must be taken in winter while plants are dormant or benefit from being grown now. I’ve listed these below.
