REGIONAL PLANTING OUTLINE 
The following outline is based upon information collected 
from gardeners successfully growing primroses in » these 
areas over a period of years and are meant not as set rules 
but as general recommendations influenced by local weather 
conditions. 
Eastern, Mid-Western and Mountain States 
Sow Seed: October, November, December to freeze outdoors 
over winter. March and April using easy artificial freezing 
and hot water methods as outlined in seed pamphlet. 
Plant Seedlings: April, May, June, Sept., early Oct. 
Plants: March, April, May, June, July, Sept., early Oct. 
Northern California and Bay Area 
Seed: July, August (new harvest) and from September 
through fall, winter and spring using the quick and easy 
hot water or artificial freezing methods, or both. 
Seedlings: From September through fall and winter depend- 
ing upon locality and with possible exception of January. 
Plants: The year around with possible exception of January. 
Southern California and Southern States 
Seed: July and August (new harvest) in cooler localities. 
From September throughout fall, winter and early spring 
in warmer areas using easy germinating methods. 
Seedlings: From October throughout fall and winter depend- 
ing upon local weather conditions. 
Plants; From October throughout fall, winter and spring 
months through June. 
Pacifie Northwest 
Seed: July and August (new harvest). November, December, 
January to freeze outdoors during winter; February, 
March and April using easy germinating methods. 
Seedlings: July, August, September, October and spring. 
Plants: From Feb. through spring, summer and fall to Nov. 
Cool Greenhouse Culture 
Seed: Beginning September through fall and winter using 
quick and easy artificial freezing and hot water methods. 
Seedlings: Oct., Nov., Dec. for following spring bloom. 
Suggested temperature range: Between 40-60 degrees. 
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