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Wed, Aug 12, 09 at 2:36
| I am new to hosta seeds that someone gave me. Do not know the name of them but wanted to try some. Can you give me some advise on how to set seed, when and what to do then. Thanks. |
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| Depends on the variety, but most hosta set at least some seed. Some of them set millions of seeds per plant and become a nuisance in the garden unless the bloom stalks are removed before the seed ripens. After the bloom fades the pods will form. Generally these are elongate pods shaped like a tiny cucumber and any size from about 3/4 inch to nearly 2 inch long. When they ripen, they become dry and brittle and split easily. The seeds are dark but surrounded by membraneous wings so that they appear much bigger than they really are somewhat like ash tree seeds. I simply sow these in a protected place very shallow in the fall and wait for the seedlings in the spring. Nearly always high germination percentages. George |
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