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Here, we tested gibberellic acid (GA<sub>3</sub>) priming on dormant <i>Z. marina</i> seeds from three temperate North Atlantic populations (one intertidal annual population and two subtidal perennial populations) differing in origin, age, and handling history. GA<sub>3</sub> priming consistently improved germination success and reduced time to germination across all populations, with optimal responses at 9 and 20 mg L<sup>-</sup>¹. Positive effects in the older seed cohort (stored for approximately 16 months) and in sterilized seeds suggest that GA<sub>3</sub> can mitigate physiological constraints associated with long-term storage or handling. Although the experimental design does not separate ecological from geographic influences, including populations from contrasting habitats provides a valuable test of GA<sub>3</sub> priming under varied seed conditions. As a simple, transferable pre-treatment, GA<sub>3</sub> priming shows strong potential to enhance seed readiness and increase nursery or restoration seed stocks, supporting more sustainable use of limited <i>Z. marina</i> seed resources. 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