I'm looking to trade for some Pelargonium (scented geranium) seeds -- any kind except for nutmeg, lemon and rose (which are the ones that I already have). If you don't see what you want on my trade list, please ask. I've only listed varieties where I have at least ten seeds of it -- there are many others (leftover from my indoor winter planting) where I didn't think there was enough left to list them.

It used to be that way. Traditionally, seed pelargonium produced small flower beds which petals which shattered quickly. Today, however, some very good competitive seed cultivars are present which fully match those of the old cutting grown (orbit, elite, multibloom, maverick, etc). You are correct that cuttings of seed grown pelagonium produce identical plants to the seed grown plant. I would not hesitate to grow seed grown pelagonium today. If you want heirloom pelargonium then you have to go to cutting grown pelargonium.

I am looking to try my hand at these. Does anyone have any to trade? I have an impressive mint collection, thank you for reading this.

I have been taking cuttings for many years and this is how I do it. I take my cutting just below a leaf because the roots will form at the leaf node.I strip off all the leaves except the top 3 or 4. Then I lay them out on newspaper on my spare room floor for 5 days to callus over. The cut end will shrivel and scab over. Then I dip them in rooting hormone (for softwood cuttings)Dibble a hole in my thoroughly moistened (not overly wet) soil in my pots and drop it in and cover in. I keep them moist but not wet. You know they have rooted when they show new growth. The callusing over cuts down on the incidence of blackleg--rotting of the cutting. An excellent gardener told me years ago that cuttings rooted in water develop soft roots that fall off when it is transplanted into soil, and to root them in soil. I don't know if it is true but this way works for me.