Hello to seed starters, I have grown Veltheimia bracteata three times from seed, (once for V. capensis). Each batch was sown in 1:1 peat/perlite mix with bottom heat and covered. Seeds began germinating within ten days and I had 90-100% germination within one month. The V. capensis had 80% germination with the same treatment, but in all respects slower. No other treatment was used. One batch was from Silverhill, two from IBS-SX. A question of Veltheimia hardiness in Ohio was mentioned earlier. I would say no, although I've never tried... I think that many gardeners need to invest in a $25 heating pad for starting seeds. Whether it's tomatoes or rare Amaryllids, the results are well worth the investment. Sunny windowsills simply don't cut it in Ohio. A garden editor asked me for an idea for an article about a product. I mentioned the heating pad. She had done it, but it didn't go over well because it didn't photograph. It is a necessary tool for any gardener. Ok ok it's not a trowel, but still a good tool. ;7) One of the quite joys of gardening is propagating plants! From pristine white root radical to leafy, green and thriving ... Waxing all too poetic, Michael Loos