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Starting Canna Lillies From Seed


Question
Hey Mike,
  I'd like to start some canna lillies from seed. What do I need to know?  Thanks, Mike

Answer
Mike, I answered this question the other day. Just in case you did not receive it, attached is a copy of my original response.

Propagation from seed is a relatively easy process.  Be sure to wait until the pods have matured to the point of swelling. Cut the pods from the stem and place them in a brown paper bag. Be sure to store the bag in a dry location.  After about two weeks, shake the bag and carefully remove the dislocated seeds. Place the seeds in a ziplock bag and store them in the back of your refrigerator in a plastic container. After a dormant period of at least three months, the seeds can be planted.

One word of caution. If you are saving seeds from hybrids, there is a strong probability that the offspring plants will not be true to the parent plant. To ensure exact replication, seeds must be harvested from open-pollinated varieties or heirlooms. If you're not sure what variety of lily you are growing, I would go ahead and propagate from seed anyway. The odds are the offspring plants will still have some or most of the original plant's characteristics.

Good luck.

Regards,

Mike

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