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- Daffodils - also about seeds to multiply
- Small, black, unimpressive
- When do the seeds mature?
- Prevent seed formation protects the daffodil
- Sowing - step by step
- Tips & Tricks
The daffodil seeds are rather inconspicuous hidden in the flower
Daffodils - also about seeds to multiply
If you have daffodils in your garden, you have probably multiplied them by using their bulbous bulbs. This procedure is considered proven and easy. But also the propagation of the seeds is possible, although it is more protracted.
Small, black, unimpressive
Where are the seeds hidden? They are numerous in dreikammerigen capsule fruits. Depending on the type of daffodil, the fruits can hold up to 60 seeds. While the elongated capsule fruits are colored green, the small seeds are black. Other characteristics of the seeds is an elongated shape and a fine shine. The exception are seeds of jonquil and hoarfrost daffodils. Their seeds are wedge-shaped and dull black.
When do the seeds mature?
It takes an average of 5 to 6 weeks for the seeds to mature. Different from species to species and depending on the variety and its flowering time, most seeds are ripe between late May and early June. At maturity, the long stalk kinks. In addition, the capsule fruits burst.
Prevent seed formation protects the daffodil
So with other plants also the seedling of a narcissus robs a lot of energy. For this reason, you should not wait for all of your daffodils to form seeds after flowering. Cut down the flowered stems of most daffodils.
Sowing - step by step
The seeds that ripen in early summer should be used to germinate immediately, at the latest in autumn. Alternatively, daffodils like to sow themselves or wind and animals help.
This is how to proceed with sowing:
Tips & Tricks
Keep in mind that seed daffodils take an average of 2 to 3 years before they are ready to flower.