harvesting seeds in the fall

[casagrande]

hello all. I am new, so please be patient with me. If I collect seeds from my hostas in the fall, can I then start them indoors right away or do they have to be hardened off in the freezer for the winter? sandy in nc

[casagrande]

hello all. I am new, so please be patient with me. If I collect seeds from my hostas in the fall, can I then start them indoors right away or do they have to be hardened off in the freezer for the winter? sandy in nc

[Chris_W]

Hi Sandy, and welcome to the forums.

Hostas don't need to be cooled or chilled before planting. They will germinate as soon as they are ripe, so the ones that you harvest through the summer and fall can be planted right away. Most people wait until mid winter, so they are easier to deal with for just a few months instead of several, but you can start them as soon as you want

Hope that helps!

Chris

[casagrande]

Yes! thank you! I am so excited. I started seeds 10 days ago and they are starting to germinate. I cannot believe it. the paper towel method. I'm thrilled. I am also hooked. just sent for more seeds. yahooooooooooooooooooo!!