Can you grow agastache from seed?
Agastache is easy to grow directly seeded into the garden. You can plant seeds in spring or in fall. Fall planted seeds will stay dormant all winter and sprout at the appropriate time in spring. Seeds will take 14-21 days to germinate. How long does Agastache to mature into a flower? The overall growth and maturity period can vary, but generally, hyssop can be expected to reach maturity and start flowering in its first growing season, usually a few months after germination.Soil: Agastache grows best on fertile, well-drained soils. It likes a soil close to neutral and in areas with acidic soils will benefit from the addition of lime. Spacing: Plant Agastache seeds indoors 4 to 6 weeks before a last frost date. Move plants outdoors when the transplants are at least 4 inches tall.The Agastache for instance will not germinate if the seed is covered, so they will fail to appear spontaneously in the garden if you mulch or sow and then cover the seed, as I usually do, with a topping of horticultural grit.Agastache seeds need cold stratification to grow, so the best method is to direct sow them in the garden in the fall, so they are exposed to the winter cold temperatures. Seeds can also be started indoors 6 – 8 weeks before last expected frost.
When to sow agastache seeds?
Agastache is well suited to a cottage garden setting, but it can fit in nicely in any border. Agastache is an undemanding perennial, preferring sun but tolerating light shade. Agastache seeds can be sown indoors in late winter or early spring for a transplanting outdoors in May once the danger of frost has passed. Agastache is fairly easy to grow from seed but the seeds require cold stratification and light to germinate.Direct sow seeds outdoors in spring, around the time of last frost, or start indoors in packs 6-8 weeks before last frost. Sow seeds 1/4 inch deep, cover lightly. Seeds germinate in 7-20 days; ideal germination temperature 68-75 F.
Can you just sprinkle seeds on the ground?
Most seeds won’t grow unless they come into contact with the soil. They may sit on top of grass, thatch, or dry areas and never sprout. Some might blow away or get eaten by birds. While you can sprinkle seeds, don’t expect thick, healthy grass unless you prepare the lawn first. Almost all seeds can be pre-soaked, but it is large seeds, seeds with thick coats and wrinkled seeds that will benefit most. Small seeds benefit less and are difficult to handle when wet. Examples of seeds that benefit from soaking include peas, beets, cucumber, corn, squash, pumpkin and beans.There is probably exceptions but for the most part most seeds shouldnt need to be soaked but might germinate a little faster if you do, but smaller seeds will also be harder to handle if they are wet.
Can you put seeds straight into soil?
Growing from seeds indoors is one way of starting your garden. Another option is to tuck seeds directly into soil outdoors. Planting seeds this way is called direct sowing, and it is an easy process that yields great results. They will survive part shade, especially afternoon shade in warmer climates, but may not flower as well. Soil: Agastache grows best on fertile, well-drained soils. It likes a soil close to neutral and in areas with acidic soils will benefit from the addition of lime.Soil: Agastache grows best on fertile, well-drained soils. It likes a soil close to neutral and in areas with acidic soils will benefit from the addition of lime. Spacing: Plant Agastache seeds indoors 4 to 6 weeks before a last frost date. Move plants outdoors when the transplants are at least 4 inches tall.The best time to start seeds indoors is typically late March through late May. If you live in a warmer growing zone, though, when to plant seeds may be earlier for you.Agastache seeds need cold stratification to grow, so the best method is to direct sow them in the garden in the fall, so they are exposed to the winter cold temperatures. Seeds can also be started indoors 6 – 8 weeks before last expected frost.Agastache may be grown from seed sown early indoors and transplanted outside after frost, sown directly in the garden in summer, or grown from potted plants. Sowing Seed Indoors: Sow seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before last spring frost date. Sow ¼ inch deep in seed-starting formula.
What happens if you plant seeds in the fall?
Planting your seeds in the fall can give you a head start on your annual beds. As they will bloom sooner than if you were to plant your seeds in the spring. In the very early Spring (end of January to March) you can sow hardy annual seeds. These are seeds that will produce plants that are tolerant of frost – they’ll put on strong deep roots all winter long and produce flowers from June until the first frosts (where I live in Surrey that happens in early November).Agastache seeds need cold stratification to grow, so the best method is to direct sow them in the garden in the fall, so they are exposed to the winter cold temperatures. Seeds can also be started indoors 6 – 8 weeks before last expected frost.