When to sow canna seeds?

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When to sow canna seeds? Sept 30, 2007 15:27:35 GMT

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Post by Deleted on Sept 30, 2007 15:27:35 GMT

Hi all,

I have a pack of canna seeds, and the instructions say to sow them in February ... but since they naturally start shedding seed around now, would it make sense to sow them in the next couple of weeks? Anyone done this? ... cheers ...

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When to sow canna seeds? Sept 30, 2007 15:54:11 GMT

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Post by andy on Sept 30, 2007 15:54:11 GMT

The thing is CC is that cannas are not native to the UK so in effect, they don't have a "natural" seeding time like our indiginous plant species do.

Most people who grow "exotics" from seed sow them in late winter/early spring so they can make use of the extra warmth and more natural day length.

Never grown them from seed but they may benifit from scarification (lightly abrading the seed coat to allow water in ) and then soaking for 24 hours.

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Deleted Posts: 0	When to sow canna seeds? Oct 1, 2007 13:27:58 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Deleted on Oct 1, 2007 13:27:58 GMT Thanks Andy ...

Deleted Posts: 0	When to sow canna seeds? Jan 21, 2008 15:34:33 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Deleted on Jan 21, 2008 15:34:33 GMT I've scarified them and they're currently soaking prior to sowing in an unheated mini-propagator on the windowsill - any other tips, anyone??? ... cheers ...

Biggles Head Gardener Posts: 2,974	When to sow canna seeds? Jan 21, 2008 20:21:34 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Biggles on Jan 21, 2008 20:21:34 GMT Just 'pinging' this because i am interested in trying to grow them from seed aswell.

Deleted Posts: 0	When to sow canna seeds? Jan 26, 2008 16:25:35 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Deleted on Jan 26, 2008 16:25:35 GMT Hi Biggles ... you'd probably want to try sowing them shortly; let us know how you get on ... cheers ...

Deleted Posts: 0	When to sow canna seeds? Feb 9, 2008 19:51:45 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Deleted on Feb 9, 2008 19:51:45 GMT Two of the cannas are up ;D ;D ;D Get sowing, Biggles ;D ... cheers ...

Biggles Head Gardener Posts: 2,974	When to sow canna seeds? Feb 9, 2008 20:45:31 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Biggles on Feb 9, 2008 20:45:31 GMT I have sown them--but they are on the Kitchen windowsill (No greehouse) Nothing has come up yet!! I might end up having to buy a Plant from the GC-- Will let you know if I see signs of like from them!

Deleted Posts: 0	When to sow canna seeds? Feb 10, 2008 14:48:44 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Deleted on Feb 10, 2008 14:48:44 GMT Mine are also on the windowsill, Biggles, so give them a few more weeks - I'm really hoping a few of these turn out to be purple/bronze-leaved. Yummy ... cheers ...

Biggles Head Gardener Posts: 2,974	When to sow canna seeds? Feb 10, 2008 19:08:34 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Biggles on Feb 10, 2008 19:08:34 GMT Thanks CC I will have to be a bit more patient!--Fingers crossed!

Deleted Posts: 0	When to sow canna seeds? Feb 16, 2008 12:23:43 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Deleted on Feb 16, 2008 12:23:43 GMT How are they doing, Biggles? The third one is up, a week after the first two, so I think they may be a bit erratic ... but it's definitely cheaper than buying the plants (and much more fun ;D) ... cheers ...