Starting columbine seeds

[Anonymous]

I'm looking for advice on starting some columbine seeds. These were collected from a partly shady coastal canyon in the Santa Cruz mountains. Can anyone give me some suggestions for what sort of soil and light/warmth they should get for best germination? I assume now is the time to start as the rains have just started.</p>

[Anonymous]

I have good luck sowing the seeds in August-September, but January may not be too late. I put them in 1 gallon cans in 100% humus--from my compost pile. They get rain and sprinkler water and the germination rate is high. I would put them in sun or light shade. Good luck.</p>

[Anonymous]

I am looking to propagat columbine Aquilegia caerulea I understand some seeds need light or no cover and some need to be covered lightly, I have seeds form plants I had in the garden this year, I wish to start them under grow lights in my basement where I get some natural light and some form grow light I leave on. I live in Georgia south of Atlanta and our winters are mild. I put them in the frezer for a week to let them go through a cold spell. any information you could lend would be greatley appreciated. Thanks Dennis</p>