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Yes, you can grow hostas from seed! Learn how to start this popular perennial from seed indoors to add your shade garden this year!
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Hosta seeds have a black, flat, papery coating. You can plant the seed with the coating intact, making them easy to handle.
Planting hosta seeds
Fill clean seed trays or small pots with pre-moistened seed-starting mix.
Planting hosta seeds
Place one or two hosta seeds per cell on the soil surface.
Planting hosta seeds
Lightly cover the seeds with a thin layer of seed-starting mix or fine vermiculite.
Cover trays
Cover the trays or pots with a clear plastic lid or plastic wrap to maintain humidity and place them in a warm location where they will receive 12-16 hours of light a day.
Transplanting Hosta seedlings
Once your hosta seedlings have developed at least two sets of true leaves and are at least 3-4 inches tall, it's time to start hardening them off.
Transplanting Hosta seedlings
Choose a location in your garden that provides partial to full shade, as hostas generally prefer protection from intense afternoon sun. Transplant the seedlings carefully.
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