Canna 'canna seeds' (canna seeds)

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Abutilon Coal Center, PA(Zone 6a) Jul 04, 2002

This selection of canna seed shows their diversity. To sow, use a small tri-file to score the hard outer coat just until you see the white below. Start seeds off in a soak of 1" depth hot to the hand water. Leave seeds in a warm place changing water often to not go bad. In a little while you will see a small white sprout peaking thru. Place sprouted seed in a jiffy pot or vermiculite. In a few days you will see a new little plant. Establish in individual pots before setting out. Most canna started from seed in spring will bloom before frost. Canna seed in warm climates will many times sprout where they fall.

Common name: Canna 'canna seeds'
Family: cannaceae
Genus: canna
Species seeds

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meiyu san antonio, TX(Zone 8a) Aug 27, 2002

Abutilon, what's a tri-file? I tried to use a knife and cutlery scissors, and am about to go for the darn hammer soon; can't get a knick in the darn seed to save my life!

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poppysue Westbrook, ME(Zone 5a) Aug 28, 2002

I think she means those 3-sided metal files. Have you tried fingernail or toenail clippers? I don't know about canna seeds but I use them for lots of seeds that need the seed coat cracked.

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Abutilon Coal Center, PA(Zone 6a) Aug 28, 2002

Yes, Poppysue ..that is it.
A three sided file about the size of a pencil.
Works very well for hard coat seeds.
Available for little $$ at the hardware section.

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meiyu san antonio, TX(Zone 8a) Aug 28, 2002

someone already told me to use coarse sand paper...don't know if it worked...will find out soon enough, but my neighbors have lots more seeds!! hahaha!!!

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Abutilon Coal Center, PA(Zone 6a) Aug 29, 2002

Yes, coarse sand paper will work fine, too.
Just be careful not to 'sand' your fingertips.
Also, you can'hold the seed with a pliers while sanding to save your fingers.

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meiyu san antonio, TX(Zone 8a) Sep 01, 2002

oooohhh...now ya tell me. i don't think i got the seeds, just my nails. in any case, i forgot they were soaking and left for nebraska. i'm gonna plant them and see what happens.

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smurf428 cullman, AL(Zone 7b) Oct 29, 2009

I use nail clippers and nick the seed in a few spots.. soak over night, then plant.. Saves the fingers...

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