My neighbor was going to throw away the pods, even though there were many (pods) with mature seeds. She just has enough plants she said, so I asked her for them. They are dried now and I would like to know if anyone wants some. Maybe trade?
I don't know one hosta from the other; they're all green to me. If you grow them you can find out which kind they are; then decide if you want to keep them; or trade them yourself.
Robin
Edited to say: 30 seeds, each packet.
This message was edited Sep 16, 2004 10:39 PM
Have Hosta Seeds
Few weeks back I tried but seeds were not germinate. First I keep seeds freezer in a wet paper towel for seven days and then transfer to refrigerator and when these seeds sprouted sow in the soil. But invain. As I am living in zone 9b, may be this is the reason.
Is it too hot, or not enough shade there? Maybe not enough water?
gumlla, if you would like some to try you're welome to have some email me with your address.
I'll have to check out postage to your Country.
Robin
Please check my list for a trade item. Thanks
Try starting them in a sandwhich bag with dirt Gumlla.
Hi Shirley,
You already emailed me before; remember?
Look at the selection now that I emailed you about the other day also.
I believe I put this there too.
Robin
NatureWalker
You have mail.
CaptMicha
Will you explain sandwhich bag with dirt procedure.
gumlla,
You have mail.
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CaptMicha,
Will you please explain to me also; the sandwhich bag with dirt procedure?
zippy-lock bags or regular el-cheap-o sandwhich baggies?
Well I winter sowed most of my hosta but I don't know if it gets cold enough in Pakistan. Sigh.... warm weather year round...
Anyways, what I do is I fill a sandwhich bag (you know, the press and seal kind, not the feezer ones with a zipper but you can if you have a lot of seed) half way w/ half perlite half peat sterilized (I'm big on that) and moist not make sure it's not wet. Press your seed into the mixture, close the bag and leave in a fridge for 4 months at the least. You should start getting sprouts after it's been in warmth and light for a bit. Pretty easy huh?
CaptMicha,
Sounds quite good to me. Saved it in text file as:
Michelle's Sandwhich bag with dirt procedure.
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Maybe you should post that Info here:
General Discussion: Favorite gardening tip
http://davesgarden.com/forums/t/385522/
I found a lot of seeds in my cannas... Wasn't certain if that was the way to go for next years planting? These are small black seed as big as a pea.... Glad to share with anyone if what I'm saving is good.
Sandy
CaptMicha
Four months in the fridge?
Four months in the fridgerator. Sorry
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Anyone one else for the hosta seeds?