Question
I've grown calla lillies for several years and love them very much.  They are very easy and have multiplied so much that I'm sharing with neighbors.  I would really like to try and get the seed pods to grow, do I just put the pod into dirt and cover it over? Do I dry the pod then plant it?   Do the pods need some sort of fertilizer?  I live in Ohio so I lift the bulbs each fall and put them out in the spring.  Also my pinks have faded to very pale how do I geet the color back bright?  Thanks for the help, I really do want to get the pods growing.

Answer
Hi Rhonda,
Thanx for your question.  Allow the seed pods to dry completely on the plant if you are trying to save seeds.  I live in Kansas and have harvested seeds before from callas growing in the yard so, you should be able to harvest seed also.  Yes, you must lift the corms in the fall and store them in the basement for the winter.  Once the pod has become completely brownish yellow and dry, cut it from the plant and allow it to dry for a couple more days in the house.  The seeds are like small peas and should come off of the pod easily.  You can start your seeds in January by planting 1/2 inch deep in a seed flat.  Keep the soil moist but well-drained and it must be warm.  Germination takes place in about 2 or 3 weeks.  The seedlings need a lot of light so the flat should be underneath a 40-watt shop light suspended about 8 inches above the seedlings.  They must be hardened off after the last frost by placing the flat in a shady area protected from rain, hail, direct sunlight and wind for about 10 days.  After that, you may plant them in your desired garden spot.  As for the pale pink callas, have you been feeding them?  Bone meal or other "bulb" food will do.  Apply according to directions on the package.  I hope this helps.
Tom