Question
Hey Mike,
 I would like to start some day lillies from seed. Any tips on harvesting & planting would be appreciated.   Thanks, Mike

Answer
Mike, 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