Does Foxglove Need Cold Stratification?

Foxglove Digitalis (a bienniel) seeds need cold stratification for best germination and should be sown in late fall to sprout in spring. Sprinkle the seeds on the soil surface and press lightly into the soil. If sown in very early spring the seeds will sprout in 3-4 weeks.

How do you germinate foxgloves?

Foxgloves need light to germinate so don't cover the seed; just lightly pat the top of the compost so that the seed is in contact with the compost and then place on a windowsill, it doesn't need to be in full sun, and keep the compost moist.

Do foxglove seeds need heat to germinate?

Foxglove seeds need light to germinate.

Sowing in cells like this means that you don't sow too thickly. ... They will develop into nice healthy seedlings which can be pricked out into their own individual cell to grow on. They are quite hardy and don't need heat at this stage.