Is citronella easy to grow from seed?
Growing From Seed Citronella seedlings can take a long time to sprout, are very sensitive to overwatering and a lack of light, and must be planted about 10 to 12 weeks before the last frost. Young citronella plants will benefit from a liquid NPK 20-20-20 fertilizer every few weeks during the growing season. Mature citronella does not require much fertilizer.
How to grow geranium phaeum from seed?
No special treatment – just sow the seeds in a tray of seed compost or multi-purpose compost in autumn and early winter, cover the seeds lightly with compost, keep outside somewhere, eg in a coldframe or on an outside table, and the seeds germinate within a few weeks. As a rough guide, seed is set about two months after flowering. Some seed is collected when well-developed but immature and green, such as Anemone nemorosa, calendula and Ranunculus. Berries need to be collected before they are taken by birds. The plants from which you collect seed must be healthy and vigorous.
How long does it take for pelargonium seeds to germinate?
Geranium seeds germinate best at 75 degrees F. Heat Mat. If the soil surface gets dry, use a mister to moisten it with water. Watch for germination, which can take as few as three days or as long as four weeks. Geraniums are relatively easy to grow from seeds. However, geranium seedlings are slow growing. Geranium seeds should be sown in early to mid-February to produce flowering plants for spring. Flowering occurs approximately 13 to 15 weeks after sowing.