Seed pods remain at the tops of the stems!
By Sshaw_1
United Kingdom
After flowering,seed pods remain at the tops of the stems.Would appreciate any advice on how best to grow from seed.Thank you,suzanne
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Fritillaria meleagris
- 25 May, 2009
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We just let the seed fall naturally and grow where it will. If you want to try growing in a pot, then wait until the pod begins to split. Sow the seeds in ordinary compost, cover with grit and leave in a safe, rodent free spot, outside over winter. They germinate in Spring. Do not prick out , feed with dilute liquid feed every 2 weeks or so, until the leaves dies down. If they are crowded in the pot, then put the whole thing in a bigger deeper pot. I do not even prick out the second year either, but carry on growing them in the same way. They may be separated and potted on the next Autumn. they take between 3 to 5 years to reach flowering size.
25 May, 2009