sowing Lycoris
James Waddick (Mon, 17 Oct 2005 09:27:31 PDT)

Dear Angelo;
A timely question as I too have been harvesting seeds and
will offer some to the Seedex soon.
I usually sow them right away (well, with some
procrastination), but seeds dry at room temperature and retain
viability for at least 6 months maybe more. They'll wrinkle, but seem
to do OK.

Remember they are very slow to bloom. In your mild climate
and with good fertilization you should do well with them. I know the
speediest seems to be L radiata pumila, otherwise expect 4 - 6 or 8
years to bloom! Egads!

Best Jim W.

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Dr. James W. Waddick
8871 NW Brostrom Rd.
Kansas City Missouri 64152-2711
USA
Ph. 816-746-1949
Zone 5 Record low -23F
Summer 100F +