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Seedy Subjects! => Grow From Seed => Topic started by: Ulla Hansson on February 10, 2012, 09:38:38 PM

Title: Crocus from seed
Post by: Ulla Hansson on February 10, 2012, 09:38:38 PM

I got some Crocus seeds yesterday from the second allocation. My question, should I sow them now, or wait until fall?  I have never sown Crocus before.

Title: Re: Crocus from seed
Post by: Tony Willis on February 10, 2012, 10:02:06 PM

Ulla

I would sow them now and they may germinate in the spring but if not will hold over until  next year. I received some last week and sowed them.

Title: Re: Crocus from seed
Post by: Maggi Young on February 10, 2012, 10:05:37 PM

Yes Ulla, Tony's right.
Sow them now, half-way down the pot, put them outside an leave them, They may not germinate but will take no harm from being in the pot until they do germinate.

Title: Re: Crocus from seed
Post by: Martin Baxendale on February 10, 2012, 10:08:30 PM

I agree with Tony. Sow now, keep moist and expose to winter cold and see if they germinate in Spring. If they don't come up before Summer, then put somewhere sheltered from heavy rain during Summer until the Autumn rains arrive then water and expose to cold again.

Title: Re: Crocus from seed
Post by: Ulla Hansson on February 11, 2012, 01:33:31 PM

Thanks for your advice. The seeds are soaked, and will be sown tomorrow.

Title: Re: Crocus from seed
Post by: Lillii on February 11, 2012, 07:22:39 PM

I have gotten some crocus seeds as well and had same question, thanks! Is it the same both for spring and Autumn flowering crocus?

Title: Re: Crocus from seed
Post by: ronm on February 11, 2012, 07:58:10 PM

Certainly is Lilli  :)

Title: Re: Crocus from seed
Post by: Martin Baxendale on February 11, 2012, 11:25:19 PM

Quote from: Lillii on February 11, 2012, 07:22:39 PM

I have gotten some crocus seeds as well and had same question, thanks! Is it the same both for spring and Autumn flowering crocus?

Yes it is.  :)

Title: Re: Crocus from seed
Post by: Lillii on February 12, 2012, 08:07:49 PM

OK thanks  :) will sow them all, put them outside and hope for the best!

Title: Re: Crocus from seed
Post by: ronm on February 12, 2012, 08:17:47 PM

They will do fine, I'm sure. They are desperate to grow, as are we all.

Title: Re: Crocus from seed
Post by: Lesley Cox on February 12, 2012, 10:00:21 PM

But only upwards in my case and its too late for that. ;D