I have grown H galvestonensis seeds by placing them horizontally on a mixture of good moist potting media such as 'Metromix' mixed 50-50 with coarse sand and patted firm, in a small container such as a plastic pot or styrofoam container used for mushrooms. Press each seed into place. I leave the upper half exposed to light. They are green from chlorophyll already, so the seed is probably intended to utilize some light during development. Place the container under good lights on a kitchen table and wait patiently. Weeks can go by. Moisten the media when needed. Hopefully the young plants can stay in a protected situation until leaves are several inches long. This hymenocallis grows in and near College Station in poor, alkaline soil at the edge of clearings and often near yaupon. They are often found on higher ground, not necessarily in swales or alongside creek banks. Where does your friend garden? Cynthia W Mueller > On Sep 28, 2015, at 7:46 AM, Lin <barkingdogwoods@gmail.com> wrote: > > I picked some seeds of H. galvestonensis from a planting at a friend's neighbor's house this past week, and I was wondering if anyone had any hints on growing them. > > Thanks! > > Lin Grado > East Texas > > _______________________________________________ > pbs mailing list > pbs@lists.ibiblio.org > http://pacificbulbsociety.org/list.php > http://pacificbulbsociety.org/pbswiki/