Problems with germination of tropaeolum seeds

[pasithea]

Hi,
how to germinate Tropaeolum's chilean species ? Anyone have information?
Last year the seed has rotted.
Recommendations ?
Thanks,
Pasithea

[seb]

Hola Pasithea, I have had T. sessilifolium, azureum, hookerianum, brachyceras germinate and grow. After collection keep around 18 - 20 C for several months, then sow in very gritty soil about 4 cms deep when natural temperature ranges 6 - 15 C or so. Should emerge within a month. Just follow natual conditions. So in Chile may be a bit late now. In England it is autumn, nights are colder and my Tropaeolums are just emerging, Good luck, Seb