Every year like clock work, I start moonflowers from seed. Yes, in Colorado you must start these early from seed because they take forever to bloom. I finally have a system for starting them and getting them to grow somewhat successfully.
Step 1 - I knick the seed with nail clippers and soak them over night (actually I have been known to forget about them and it can be 24 to 36 hours before I remember them)
Step 2 - Place seed in wet paper towel and let the seed germinate in a plastic strawberry container (creates a mini greenhouse)
Step 3 - Plant in pots after roots and leaves sprout
Step 4 - Plant them in late May in pots. Planting them directly in soil just doesn't work for me.
Step 5 - Wait till late in the season for them to bloom. They are worth it.
Step 1 - I knick the seed with nail clippers and soak them over night (actually I have been known to forget about them and it can be 24 to 36 hours before I remember them)
Step 2 - Place seed in wet paper towel and let the seed germinate in a plastic strawberry container (creates a mini greenhouse)
Step 3 - Plant in pots after roots and leaves sprout
Step 4 - Plant them in late May in pots. Planting them directly in soil just doesn't work for me.
Step 5 - Wait till late in the season for them to bloom. They are worth it.
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