Fully stratified seed; ready to germinate. Never let magnolia seed overly dry out as this kills the embryo. Sow immediately 2 cm deep in pots and provide gentle warmth to germinate or baggie sow (see our article) and prick out the kids as they spout. Sunlight inhibits germination. Newly emerging seedlings need indirect light/dappled shade at first then stronger light as they put down a larger root system. Protect from nibbling pests two years. Note: seed beginning to sprout are too fragile to ship (and are all mine!). All magnolias growing in temperate regions have identical seed germination requirements where no special treatment is needed other than sowing and cold stratification (experience cold damp conditions).