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Learn to grow astilbe from seed with this simple winter sowing method, and fill your shade garden with lots of these feathery perennials.
Astilbe seed description
The astilbe seeds are tiny black flecks making them difficult to handle individually.
Winter sowing Astilbe seeds
Winter sowing astilbe seeds helps to harden the plant, taking the guessing out of when to move seedlings outdoors. Winter sowing involves using milk jugs to create a mini greenhouse.
Winter sowing Astilbe seeds
Prepare the cleaned milk jugs by creating drainage holes and adding soil mix.
Winter sowing Astilbe seeds
Sprinkle the seeds on top of the moist soil and press down. Close the jug and seal it with duct tape.
Winter sowing Astilbe seeds
Place the jug outside with the cap off. Once seedlings have begun to sprout in spring lift the top of the jug.
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