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Starting Lily of the Nile from seed?
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cherylad
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| Posted: Wed Jul 22, 2009 7:28 pm Post subject: Starting Lily of the Nile from seed? |
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Lily of the Nile - full view ( photo / image / picture from cherylad's Garden )
I finally got some seeds from the Lily of the Nile near my office. But I was reading that it may take up to 4 years for the plant to flower when starting from seed?
Has anyone tried this and did it really take that long?
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| Posted: Wed Jul 22, 2009 10:22 pm Post subject: |
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As far as I know Cherylad it easy to grow this hardy perennial plant from seed.
Cover the seed lightly to sow, and germinate at about 75 degrees F. Germination takes anywhere from 3 to 5 weeks. Then grow the young plants on in full sun (or very bright light indoors), spacing them 2 feet apart in the garden.
It does take between 2-3 years for it to flower for the first time though so you need to have patience with it. The Lily of the Nile will continue to flower for you for many, many years after it's first blooming.
Good luck and keep us updated on their progress won't you?
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cherylad
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| Posted: Thu Jul 23, 2009 1:04 pm Post subject: |
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Guess I'll give them a try. Okay... now where did I my put jar of patience? 
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| Posted: Thu Jul 23, 2009 1:42 pm Post subject: |
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Do know how long that one has been in the ground out there?
I planted 5 of those out front last month, much smaller than that one tho. I wonder if I could have large ones like than next season or so.
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cherylad
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| Posted: Thu Jul 23, 2009 1:56 pm Post subject: |
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We moved into this building 3 years ago. The shopping center next to us (where the plants are) was built at least 4-5 years ago. So... I'd say they were planted back then?
Hope your's grows well!
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| Posted: Tue Jul 28, 2009 8:12 pm Post subject: |
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I can relate to the patience syndrome:). I want some full grown trees to build a treehouse in before my kids are completely grown. I guess that idea will have to be reserved for grandkids.
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cherylad
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| Posted: Wed Jul 29, 2009 1:11 pm Post subject: |
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I planted the seeds last week... and yesterday I noticed little baby sprouts! Hope they continue to grow quickly! (I know... patience patience)
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