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- Collect the seeds of the grape hyacinth and sow
- Seed maturity in the summer
- Characteristics of the seeds
- Sow the seeds in autumn or spring
- Tips & Tricks
The seeds of the grape hyacinth can be collected in May or June
Collect the seeds of the grape hyacinth and sow
Whether collected or purchased, the seeds of the grape hyacinth are inconspicuous. But they have the power to create new plants. When do they mature, what do they look like and how are they sown?
Seed maturity in the summer
The flowering period of the grape hyacinth lasts for several weeks depending on the species and variety. It starts in March and can last until May. As a result, there is no fixed time at which all seeds are ripe. Usually you can count on ripe seeds between May and June and collect them.
Collect the seeds when the pericarp covers are dry and open. But beware: you have to be fast. Otherwise, the seeds fall out and are blown by the wind.It is practical to take a pair of scissors and cut off the stems with the seeds. At home, the seeds can then be shaken out over paper.
Characteristics of the seeds
The following characteristics are present at the end of the leafless stems seeds of Perl hyacinth:
Sow the seeds in autumn or spring
Although the grape hyacinth likes to sow itself, the propagation can also be taken into its own hands. These seeds are sown in the fall or spring. In summer they should not be sown, as they need cold temperatures to germinate. After sowing, the soil is kept moist.
After a cold period, a warmer period follows, in which the seeds take 2 to 3 weeks to germinate. The ideal germination temperature is 15 ° C. But it takes several years until you can admire flowers for the first time. The reason: The grape hyacinth first attaches importance to the formation of a strong onion.
Tips & Tricks
Like all other parts of the grape hyacinth, the seeds are also poisonous. Make sure that they do not reach the reach of small children and pets!