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Seedy Subjects! => Grow From Seed => Topic started by: Carolyn on September 17, 2017, 04:21:41 PM

Title: sowing androcymbium seeds
Post by: Carolyn on September 17, 2017, 04:21:41 PM

I am pleased to report that androcymbium striatum has produced a few seeds in my crevice garden, despite our wet summer. Not enough for the seedex this year, unfortunately, but my question is - what now? Are the seeds best planted fresh, to experience (relative)warmth - cold - warmth? Or do I wait till spring?

Title: Re: sowing androcymbium seeds
Post by: sokol on September 17, 2017, 08:00:45 PM

I would plant them right now and I think they will germinate this autumn.

Title: Re: sowing androcymbium seeds
Post by: Carolyn on September 18, 2017, 09:02:46 AM

Thanks, Stefan, I think I will sow them now. Androcymbium are related to colchicum, so I have been reading, and I expect the seeds are therefore best sown fresh. I will let you know if they germinate this autumn!