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How do you propagate Baptisia from seed?
Sow seeds ¼” deep in a very well-drained seed mix of 3 parts perlite to 1 part peat. Provide bottom heat at 75 °F until plants emerge. New seedlings can be planted outside after last frost date in spring, but will require extra care during the first year of establishment.
How do you germinate Baptisia australis seeds?
Propagation of Baptisia australis Seeds If started indoors (or outdoors in spring), the seeds need to be scarified (rubbed between sandpaper). Plant scarified seeds about 1/4″ deep. It helps germination if bottom heat of 75F is provided until seedlings emerge. They will emerge in about 1-2 weeks.
Is Baptisia easy to grow from seed?
You can start Baptisia plants from seed, but they are slow to establish. Even a young nursery plant will take at least a full year to get established before you really start seeing it bloom. On the plus side, these are very long-lived plants that may outlive their owners.
Should seed pods be removed from Baptisia?
Baptisia plants need plenty of sun and once established, are extremely drought tolerant. No pruning is necessary, though some gardeners prefer to remove the dark seed pods as part of their Baptisia plant care regimen. Others like the look of the dark pods and leave them as contrast in the garden.
When should you plant Baptisia seeds?
Outdoors: Plant seed 0.64 cm (1/4 inch) deep in a prepared seed bed in late fall so that the seed overwinters and germinates naturally in spring. Outdoors Alternative: In late fall through to mid-winter fill plastic pots with a slightly moistened, sterile, soil-less growing mix.
Can you grow false indigo from seed pods?
Answer: Yes, you can collect and sow the seeds of your wild or false blue indigo (Baptisia australis), though propagating this beautiful, blue-flowered perennial from seed can take patience.
How do you propagate Baptisia?
Propagation of Baptisia species is easy. In summer, pick the woody pods just as they begin to split open and remove the round brown seeds inside. Fill a cup with water heated almost to boiling, pour in the fresh seeds and soak overnight. To ensure full absorption, make sure the water covers the seeds.
Do Baptisia seeds need light to germinate?
Growing in full sun or partial shade, Baptisia australis is easy to grow from seed and produces a very deep tap-root which does not transplant well once established.
When should I plant Baptisia seeds?
When should I start Baptisia seeds?
When should I start Baptisia seeds indoors?
Indoors: Cold, moist stratification. Start at least 5 weeks before outdoor night temperatures are reliably in the 10 C (50 F) range. Mix the seed with a slightly moistened, sterile, soil-less growing mix. Put this in a labelled, sealed plastic bag and store in a refrigerator for one day.