Amaryllis

[catjac1975]

The seeds from my cross have been floating in a bowl of water for a few weeks now, and most of them germinated-- so I figured I had better get them planted before they rot. I placed them in two pots outdoors for some summer sunshine. In a few months we will see how many survive. My past experience suggests that half or more will perish along the way

I grew out my seeds years ago. But if I recall the best germination came from planting them on edge with some of the papery substance sticking out. Google it to check my memory.

 

[Branching Out]

I grew out my seeds years ago. But if I recall the best germination came from planting them on edge with some of the papery substance sticking out. Google it to check my memory.

That is indeed the way to do it. I did a circle around the edge of each pot, and had a few sprouts leftover that I planted in the centre of the pot. The brown papery seed coat is still firmly attached; maybe it is there to shade the small shoot while it puts down roots?

 

[catjac1975]

That is indeed the way to do it. I did a circle around the edge of each pot, and had a few sprouts leftover that I planted in the centre of the pot. The brown papery seed coat is still firmly attached; maybe it is there to shade the small shoot while it puts down roots?

By bulbs are so huge at this point. I have many in big pots. I may have to take some out and add new pots. But When they are not in bloom I get mad at the room they take up indoors. But when in bloom.....