Growing heuchera from seeds has pros and cons

Growing heuchera from seeds is the simplest and easiest way. This method of reproduction has its own advantages and disadvantages. Plus - it's easy, minus - it doesn't produce beautiful inflorescences. Beautiful and original inflorescences are obtained by vegetative propagation, selecting the most beautiful species. Usually new varieties are similar to their ancestors.

Plants of this type in most cases delight the eye with beautiful flowering for a long time. Resistant to frost. Heuchera seeds are easily confused with poppy seeds. They're very similar. Small in size, heuchera seeds are slightly larger. They are suitable for planting within six months.

Heuchera seeds are sold in flower shops. When purchasing them there, please note that they must be packaged in metallized foilsu. Thanks to it, planting properties are maintained for up to 1.5 years. And of course, check the expiration date so as not to get a pig in a poke. The most successful period for acquiring them is spring and winter.

Growing heuchera from seeds eliminates additional processing. With the onset of spring, begin planting. You will need containers with sides 5 cm high. Plant seeds in them with good drainage system. Before planting, loosen the soil and sterilize it using the greenhouse effect. Fold a sheet of paper in half and sprinkle seeds into the core. And using a leaf, distribute the seeds evenly over the entire surface of the pot. A good effect is noted if the seeds are mixed with sand and sown.Then cover with film or glass and place in a warm place with lighting. Every day for a week, remove the film for 30 minutes. It will be possible to remove it completely only after 7 days. The optimal temperature for seed germination is 20 - 22 degrees Celsius. Replace watering with spraying to avoid injury and flooding of seeds.

In a couple of weeks, three at most, shoots will appear. The first 3 leaves dive. In June they are planted in a permanent place in open ground.