Soaking milkweed seeds.
Jeannies_Garden (Tx 9a)
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Jeannies_Garden (Tx 9a)
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MilkWeed seed for trade of Hollyhock seed
Comments (0)I have about 30 seeds of milkweed. Looking to trade for either yellow or chocolate hollyhock seeds or a mix of both. PLMK if you would like to trade. Thanks! Angel...See MoreStarting Tropical Milkweed from seed?
Comments (6)In my garden, (Southern CA) tropical milkweed sprouts so easily I just transplant the hoard that pops up around the parent plant to where I want them. If working with seeds, I just disturb the soil surface a bit, sprinkle the seeds and water them in. I cannot say it is the best way, but they don't seem difficult to get started here. No chilling is necessary; many sprout before September from the current season's seed drop. In cooler areas, you may need to wait for the ground to warm up; someone else would need to chime in about that. Good luck!...See MoreLate turf seeding job... pre-soak seed?
Comments (3)One thing I've used under end of season pressure is to cover the seeded area with that thin black spun landscape fabric (like http://www.mrdrip.com/images/Fabric3.jpg). I never use the stuff for preventing weeds, but it can accumulate & trap enough heat (if temperatures are borderline) to get you an emergency germination. For what it's worth....See MoreMilkweed (?) ID from seeds & dried stalk? (x-post from Milkweeds)
Comments (8)I understand now, wantonamara -- thanks. I do recall my milkweeds forming pods, bursting open and blowing away pre-winter. The seeds pictured definitely 'died on the vine'. docmom_gw replied to my separate inquiry and says it could be goldenrod. The flower shape (feather-like) definitely looks right, and I can see how the leaves might resemble milkweed: Appears to be rather invasive for a garden that needs to support other plants), despite it being great for butterflies, bees, etc....See MoreJeannies_Garden (Tx 9a)
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