Re: achillea

thank you, Paul,
I have Achillea roseum.  I started some seed and they germinated quickly but the small pot got knocked over and only one poor seedling made
it through the cleanup.  So I thought I'd see if starting a handful was appropriate for this plant.
Is there a best way to know when to put one seed per pot and when to scatter seed and repot when larger? thanks also  for the fertilizer
advice. I usually wait til there are true leaves and the cotyledons are yellowing or shriveling.
thanks again, mum


> How would you start Achillea seeds?
> 30-100   Light     slow, irregular germ   60-65  Well   drained  Surface
> Reduce soil temperature at night
> I have these instructions from the internet but would like to know what you
> start them in?
> Individual seeds in cells or a bunch of seed scattered in a tray type container.
> Or is there a better way?
>
> many thanks,  mum

> You do not say which type you have but almost all respond the same:
> Achillea tomentosa 'Aurea' - Surface sow, Germination in 7-15 days at F 70.
> Best to start them in a pot or flat and after they reach some size move to
> the ground or their own pots.
>  One of the easiest perennials to grow from seed.  Will bloom the first year
> from an early sowing.
> I sow into a seed medium and after 3 weeks start  very week fert application
> with the water.  Plants grow fast.
> Plant out into areas with full sun and in soil that is well draining and not
> overly rich
> They do very well in sandy loam.
>
> Paul
>
> Specialty Perennials
> Hardyplants.com

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