Germination and seedling emergence increased with increasing caryopses weight inScolochloa festucacea. Maximum seedling survival occurred when caryopses were planted 1 cm deep. Simulation of anaerobic conditions by soaking caryopses increased seedling emergence. Seedling emergence increased after imbibed caryopses were treated in a N2atmosphere. Emergence also was increased by soaking caryopses in 95% ethyl alcohol up to 60 min. Stratification apparently improved germination but was not a requirement.Scolochloa festucaceacaryopses were more tolerant of MgCl2than NaCl in the germination media. Optimum seedling growth occurred at 20C.