Re: Trumpet lily
Virginia Prinns wrote:
>
> Windy wrote:
> >
> > I recently received some trumpet lily seeds in an exchange and wonder
> > what I need to do to propagate them.
> > If I start them indoors, should the seed be put into the cold for a
> > while?
> > I really need to know everything about them, I suppose, as I never grew
> > them before.
> > Windy
> >
>
> Windy,
>
> To germinate trumpet lily seeds, all you do is treat them like any other
> seed. Warmth and under lights. I started mine today. When they are
> growing well, check the root to make sure tiny bulblets have formed.
> Then you can either
>
> a) sheer off the top growth, bag(to stop them drying out) and put pot in
> fridge (NOT FREEZER) to simulate winter. After a few weeks (8 -12) put
> them back under lights in the warmth.
> or
> b) Just let them grow on under lights without vernalization. Gently slip
> whole clump of grassy looking leaves out of pot after last frost date and
> plant in shaded nursery area for a year or so. Don't let them dry out.
> Don't let them get soggy. Keep slugs away.
>
> I've grown them both ways.
>
> Trumpets germinate very easily. Just glorious when in bloom. Good luck
> with them.
>
> Ginny in Prince George BC Zone 2
Thanks Ginny,
I will save this post and follow your directions to the TEE!
Windy
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