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flowerprincess Ogden, UT May 13, 2008

I bought these beautiful deep purple morning glory seeds, (not the icky weed). I noticed they have a thick shell. Anytime I have ever tried to grow these, I soak them and nick them as directed and they don't make it.

Should I just direct plant them in the ground?

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SCNewbie Anderson, SC(Zone 7b) May 13, 2008

Nick them, wrap them in a wet coffee filter or paper towel, then put them in a plastic baggie. You should have sprouts within 24-72 hrs, then plant them.

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KaylyRed Watertown, WI(Zone 5a) May 13, 2008

Are you planting them directly outdoors? I sowed mine indoors about 8 weeks ago.

The 'Grandpa Ott' morning glories I grew this year sprouted without nicking or soaking. I filled 3" peat pots with Miracle Gro Organic Choice potting soil, watered them from the bottom up, and waited. They grew like crazy as long as I kept them nice and moist and gave them some light.

Your mileage may vary, of course. I know the conventional wisdom with MGs is to soak and/or nick the seed.

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