How to save seeds of lisianthus

How to get lisianthus seeds

Eustoma is a plant of the Gentianaceae family, with a height of 30-100 cm, broad elliptical to lanceolate leaves, no petioles, blue-green leaf surface, obvious stamens and pistils, lanceolate bracts, rich flower colors and mixed colors, and single or double petals.

How to save seeds of lisianthus

First of all, lisianthus is self-pollinating and does not require artificial pollination. After the flowers fade, the pods will swell on their own to form bulbs. After a long wait of 2.5 to 3 months, you can see that the top of the seed pod has turned earthy black. This means that the seeds can be picked. Only fully mature seeds can guarantee the germination rate of sowing.

You can keep the seeds of lisianthus yourself. After picking the seed pods, place them in a ventilated place to dry, then collect the seeds. The plant that picked the seed pods will continue to produce another batch of flowers.

Eustoma seed saving

Lisianthus seeds are very small, so they must be carefully collected, sealed in a cloth bag, and then stored and collected in a dry and airtight place. This will prevent them from getting damp and moldy and increase the survival rate of the plants.

Planting Eustoma seeds

It is best to sow lisianthus seeds in September-October in autumn and January-February in early spring. The temperature and humidity at this time are suitable for seed germination. If the temperature is lower in early spring, you can sow them indoors.

1. The seeds of lisianthus are very small. If you are planting them in large quantities, you should use plug trays for seedlings and prepare a special seedling bed. If you just want to grow a few pots at home, you can use small trays or nutrient pots for seedlings.

2. To germinate the lisianthus seeds, soak them in warm water at a temperature of about 50-55 degrees. After stirring until they reach room temperature, soak them for half an hour, and then soak them in clean water for about 4 hours. Take them out, put them on a flat plate to keep them moist, cover them, and germinate them in a constant temperature germination box, maintaining the temperature at 22-25℃. Generally, they will turn white in 2-3 days and can be sown.

3. If you grow it at home, after soaking the seeds, you can put a piece of wet non-woven cloth or wet paper towel on the plate. After soaking the lisianthus seeds, put the seeds evenly on it and cover them with plastic wrap to germinate.