Tuesday, April 28, 2009

What is the best way to prepare and germinate daylily seeds?

I live in Minnesota and collected a bunch of different daylily seed throughout last summer. I have saved them, and would like to try growing them this year. I am looking for a consistant answer on the best way to stratify them (whether they should sprout, and THEN plant) and what the expected time for germination is. Also, is it required or even advised to use hydrogen peroxide? (Sorry, that is an additional question!)

What is the best way to prepare and germinate daylily seeds?
Just plant them just under soil and they will germinate at different times so don't give up too soon. They will germinate very easily without much intervention other than watering. I have cross-pollinated many of my own and created many seeds that way and it is fun to see the different flowers in a couple of years. It does take a couple 2-3 years to have blooms. Have fun!
Reply:Fold a paper towel in half and put seeds in between fold. Place in container. Wet towel and cover tightly so no moisture will escape. Place container in the darkest, warmest, area in the house. A closet above the basement furnace would be nice. In 5 to 7 days, you should see sprouts if the seeds weren't damaged. Good luck!


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