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Weezingreens
Seward, AK
(Zone 3b)
 August 23, 2003
08:53 AM Post #625105
| Grape Hyacinth
Muscari armeniacum
Grape Hyacinth seed pods. Seward, Alaska. August, 2003
http://davesgarden.com/pf/go/692/
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PurplePansies
Deal, NJ
(Zone 7a)
August 23, 2003
04:23 PM Post #625398
| How interesting, I've never seen grape hyacinth seeds before... |
Weezingreens
Seward, AK
(Zone 3b)
August 23, 2003
04:27 PM Post #625405
| You know, neither have I. I bought the bulbs last fall, and it's been years since I grew them. I'm going to plant some of those shiny little black seeds this fall and see what happens in the spring. If they germinate, I'll bet the plants will be tiny as frog's hair for the first year or two! LOL! |
roshana
Jacksonville, IL
(Zone 5a)
August 29, 2003
11:41 PM Post #631921
| Ha! I'm new to grape hyacinth and mine have those little seed thingies too. I wondered if they would grow into a bulb? I'll be interested to hear/see what your experiment does! |
Weezingreens
Seward, AK
(Zone 3b)
August 30, 2003
12:39 AM Post #631952
| Yes,roshana. If you let the seed pods stay in your beds, you should probably get some volunteers, but I bet they will be tiny for the first year or two. We'll see what mine do when I plant them. I'll post next spring! |
langbr
Olathe, KS
(Zone 6a)
April 17, 2004
12:21 AM Post #841328
| Weezin'...don't forget to get us some pics of what comes of those seeds. I'm really curious! |
Weezingreens
Seward, AK
(Zone 3b)
April 17, 2004
11:30 AM Post #841665
| Thanks for the reminder... better check to see if I planted any! LOL! Basement is full of seedlings. |
langbr
Olathe, KS
(Zone 6a)
June 20, 2004
07:08 PM Post #918081
| Weez-- did you start any seeds this year on these? If so, how did it work out. I've saved the seeds from mine plants this year so I'm gonna give it a try this winter. Would be curious to know if you had success. Brenda |
Weezingreens
Seward, AK
(Zone 3b)
June 21, 2004
01:02 AM Post #918409
| Sorry, Brenda. I didn't start any seeds this spring. I just got too busy and forgot. I'll be interested to hear if you are successful. |
langbr
Olathe, KS
(Zone 6a)
June 21, 2004
01:06 AM Post #918412
| I'll report back. The Seed Site says they should be sown outdoors in Fall/Winter. I'm going to try indoors and give them some cold treatment ahead of time. Anything you'd recommend on these or sources you've consulted? |
Weezingreens
Seward, AK
(Zone 3b)
June 21, 2004
01:30 PM Post #918984
| Here's the info I included on the packets of muscari seed I offer for trade: 'Sow in autumn to late spring in any well-drained rocky or sandy soil. Keep pots in sheltered and sunny spot in the winter. Transplant bulbs in the fall of their second year. Most muscari will bloom in their third year.' I hope that is of some help. |
langbr
Olathe, KS
(Zone 6a)
June 21, 2004
08:08 PM Post #919575
| Great info! I'll give it a try. Keep this thread "watched" and I'll post results here in the spring and later if I'm successful. |
Weezingreens
Seward, AK
(Zone 3b)
June 22, 2004
02:16 AM Post #920192
| Will do, langbr! |
