How to save seeds of gladiolus

Where do gladiolus seeds come from?

Gladiolus is a perennial herb with an oblate spherical bulb. It originally grew in the Cape of Good Hope region of South Africa. Later, after many interspecies hybridizations, cultivated varieties are distributed all over the world. Gladiolus has seeds, which are produced by the fruits of gladiolus.

Gladiolus seeds

Gladiolus seeds can be harvested in time after they are mature. The skin can be removed and stored in cans. Gladiolus seeds can be kept in a secret place for several years. They can retain seeds on their own. The seeds are harvested when the gladiolus capsules are mature, the flesh is peeled off and the seeds are taken out.

Gladiolus Seed Saving

After collecting gladiolus seeds, they need to be stored and preserved in a cool and closed place to prevent moisture and mold and increase the survival rate of planting.

Gladiolus Seed Planting

Gladiolus bulbs are suitable for planting in spring and autumn every year, specifically in March-April in spring and September-October in autumn.

Before planting, you can remove the epidermis of the gladiolus seeds and clean them, soak them in warm water for 5-6 hours, take them out and dry them. The culture medium can be prepared by mixing leaf mold, garden soil and vinegar residue. Sow the seeds in the soil, cover them with one centimeter of soil to maintain a moist environment, and finally wait for them to take root and germinate.