do strawberry seeds require a dormancy period
Before a strawberry seed begins to germinate, it must experience at least two weeks of freezing temperatures. Then the seed requires temperatures between 40 and 60 degrees Fahrenheit to break dormancy and begin development. Home gardeners can simulate a dormancy period by mixing strawberry seeds with an equal volume of moist sand or peat and storing the mixture in a refrigerator. The length of time required to break dormancy varies by strawberry species.