SEED REQUESTS

The Seed Request Form will reopen in October 2025

Late fall is the best and easiest time to sow milkweed seeds outside, whether in the ground or in pots.   Cover the seeds with 1/4" of soil.  The rain/snow freeze/thaw process of winter helps to break down the tough shells, enabling the seeds to germinate when temperatures warm in the spring. 

Mark your seed locations.  Watch for signs of sprouting beginning in April through June, depending on location in Utah.  The first few monarchs arrive in Utah early May, laying eggs that will hatch in June.

QUICK TIP!

Did you get a seed packet with a QR code?
Click the Home button and look for Seed Prep for tips to ensure your seeds thrive.

Some of our native milkweed species require stratification. Choose one of the three options depending on how many seeds you want to prepare.  For example, for just a few seeds, you simply snip the pointy tip off each seed with fingernail clippers!  For larger quantities, the 30-day process in the fridge works best.