Pansies from seed

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jpaull Shallowater, TX Oct 04, 2019

I've been successful in starting many different flowers from seed, but I've never successfully germinated pansies. The most common consensus is that they should be started in a moist seed starting mix in total darkness about 60 - 65 degrees. I have sown hundreds of seeds this way in numerous trials with no success. I also tried cold stratifying them before planting with no success. I saw one video on YouTube of a commercial nursery that claims to germinate them in 48 hours in a hot box at 100% humidity.

Can anyone provide insight for me?

Thank you!

Paul

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Audrey Hadley, PA(Zone 5a) Oct 09, 2019

I sow pansy seeds about 1/16 inch deep and cover their flat with aluminum foil to make sure that they stay dark. I then keep them at temperatures in the 60s F. until they germinate, which usually happens in about a week. It sounds as if you already may have tried all of that, though! Make sure that the seeds are fresh--have been packaged for the year in which you are planting them--as older seeds often won't germinate at all.

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HeatherY Kensington, NY Jan 10, 2020

Hey Paul,
I wonder if you will try pansies in the upcoming season?
I love them and would like to grow them from seed,hoping to
find someone who knows the knack!

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