How Fresh Is Fresh for Amaryllis Seed

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vroomp Marietta, GA(Zone 7a) Feb 25, 2003

My Amaryllis look like they are gonna pop. When should the seed be harvested?

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Deanne Franktown, CO(Zone 5a) Feb 25, 2003

When they split at the top or turn completely brown and dry. The seed needs to be planted fresh.

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mark Antrim, Northern Ire, United Kingdom(Zone 8b) Mar 05, 2003

and fresh means as soon as they fall

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tiG Newnan, GA(Zone 8a) Mar 20, 2003

so how do you start them? I got some in trade I'd love to start.

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mark Antrim, Northern Ire, United Kingdom(Zone 8b) Mar 20, 2003

seeds that are sown fresh need to be potted as quickly as posible after being released from the pod. Hellebores and Trilliums are like this. The roots grow within days of being on the ground. These seeds also hate to be dessicated and viability goes down with age. you should pot yours today.

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tiG Newnan, GA(Zone 8a) Mar 20, 2003

looks like I would just barely cover them?

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mark Antrim, Northern Ire, United Kingdom(Zone 8b) Mar 20, 2003

how do you mean? I would cover them with vermiculite or horticultural grit in a 4 inch pot

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tiG Newnan, GA(Zone 8a) Mar 20, 2003

thanks Mark!!!

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vroomp Marietta, GA(Zone 7a) Jun 14, 2003

Thanks folks, I got 16 little Amaryllis growing well now.

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