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Germinating Canna Lily Seeds in 5 days or less
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I started my seeds using this method on Monday evening after watching this video. Today is Friday and I just potted up 10 seeds. 9 out of 10 had sprouts. Thanks so much for posting.
Hi @dianelarwood597 . Thanks for the comment. Glad this worked so well for you. We have other methods for germinating seeds but found this one to be the best and actually works the quickest. :-) We're going to try to do another video showing which is the best way to scar your seeds, so keep an eye out for that one. Thanks for watching! Jackie & Dan
Hi. Thank you for this video so much, it has really helped me. When you say a cool, dark place, is the fridge too cold?
Thank you. 😊
@kathleensimons7062 Hello. Yes, the fridge is definitely too cold. You don't want anything too hot or too cold. That's why we recommend the cabinet above the fridge. Anything room temperature would be fine ... as long as you're not on the equator. 😀
My grandma had tall, beautiful cannas in her back yard. I have lovely memories of waking up at her house and looking out the back window to see humming birds inspecting her cannas. She passed a little over a year ago and I had saved some seeds from her cannas. Thanks so much for this video! I can't wait for her little seeds to sprout!
Hi Katey: Thanks for reaching out to us. So sorry about your grandma. I'm sure she would love it if you were to grow her seeds in your garden in her memory. I hope this video gives you all the information you need to get your new garden started. If you have any questions on all things cannas - please feel free to reach out to us. Thanks for watching! Jackie and Dan
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This is the best video I have found on how to do this! I am collecting my canna's seeds this year and will be trying to germinate them next year. Thanks for the awesome tips!
Hi Jenny: We're glad you enjoyed the video. Yes, it does make the process alot easier. We do have another video, in case you want to try another method. Check it out here: th-cam.com/video/6xXCDPJ4hYk/w-d-xo.html Hope you have a bountiful seed collection this year. :-) If you're ever looking for different varieties of canna seeds or grown cannas, you can check out our Etsy shop: JDGardensNJ Thanks for watching! Jackie and Dan
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See this video and then tell
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I left my seeds outside for the winter zone 5, do you think they froze and no good anymore?
Absolutely appreciate your video. I had some two year old canna seeds in a drawer. Filed and put in wet towel. Have about 15 sprouts just like yours. I was so shocked after about 4-5 days I had almost forgot about them. Keep up the amazing content. I wanted to share pic but wouldn’t let me.
Hi @robertscales1: Thanks for the comment. So glad this method worked out for you. 2 year old seeds? That's great! But we did read once that they were able to germinate seeds from ancient Egypt. But 2 years isn't too shabby, lol ;-) We're curious ... what kind are they? We'll look into our FaceBook page to see if it allows people to upload pics to post. Best of luck in your growing season. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to us. Thanks for watching! Jackie and Dan
SO VERY VERY VERY excited to find you and follow you. Thank you Jackie!!!! YOU ROCK!!! Just spent some minutes on the phone learning and sharing... cant wait to see where our connection takes us!!! Much love from Northern Alberta !!! ❤ 🇨🇦
Hi Ali: It was great touching base with you. I hope you enjoy your seeds and have a GREAT growing season. Feel free to ask any questions you may have. :-) Thanks for watching! Jackie and Dan
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We really appreciate your videos, and your keeping up with the comments section, very helpful.
We brought rhizomes with us from a 100+ year old stand of red canna lilies when we moved from Dahlonega, GA to Toccoa, GA in late 2021. They did well in the summer of 2022 and we collected about 50 seeds. They also overwintered well in the ground with mulching even though we had one night that went down to 5 deg.
We started trying to germinate the seeds in early May and initially met with zero success with information we found online. We soaked them for days, put some of them in soil, allowed them to get dry again, and then tried to score the seed coat, but nothing seemed to work. By mid June we were ready to give up, but then we found your TH-cam video, and using the scoring and baggie method (I even went out and bought a file similar to your square one) we were successful in starting a number of seeds. So here it is in late July and we have 14 plants that are between 5" and 12" tall and have been up-potted to 6" pots.
Our dilemma is whether to put them out this year or to keep them inside over the winter and put them out next spring. If we put them out in August will the weather be too hot for the young plants, and will they develop rhizomes getting such a late start.
Also, next spring we want to germinate more seeds and put the plants out about mid May. How early do we need to start? What size are your new plants when you put them out in the garden?
Hi Michael. Thanks for the comment. We're glad you enjoyed the video and found it helpful. Glad it worked out for you.
No, planting in August will not be a problem. Remember, cannas are tropical plants and love full sun. Our greenhouse gets well over 100 degrees and our cannas are growing like crazy...just remember to water daily.
All cannas develop rhizomes. The question is...how big are they going to get? Cannas grow extremely quick, and you still have plenty of time in the growing season. Our 1st frost is sometime in Mid to late Novemer. Not sure what GA is but I'm sure you still have 2-3 months.
Mod May is perfect to plant in the garden and if you want them ready, I would say to start the seeds early to mid-February indoors. Rhizomes, I would wait until sometime in mid-April.
As far as the sizes of our cannas, when we plant them...it varies. Some plants grow extremely quick because they're a larger variety, like the Tropicana series or President, which grew like wildfire this year for us. And smaller ones like the Cannasol series, take longer. But we would say to plant nothing smaller than 12 inches. We hope this helps. If you have any other questions, please feel free to reach out to us. Thanks for watching! Jackie and Dan
@@jdgardensnj4563 We did put the new canna lily plants out about mid august, and many of them have done quite well. The mature plants are a full 6 feet tall but the new ones have only reached about 3 to 4 feet, and four of them have put on their first blossom. Pretty good for a mere 2-1/2 months. Several of the new plants have also put out a second shoot, so hopefully their rhizomes will over winter as well as the more mature plants.
The original stand of these plants, in Dahlonega, GA, which has been there in the same spot for over 100 years, and from which we dug the rhizomes which we brought with us to Toccoa, are all red. We stopped by to see them and harvest some seeds when we were visiting in Dahlonega in September, and we didn't see anything but red blossoms. The interesting thing is that of the four plants raised from seed which blossomed, two are red and the other two are yellow dappled with little red spots, very beautiful. I read somewhere that canna lilies grown from seed can be cross pollinated, and we do have a neighbor about five houses up the street who have a yellow canna lily in their yard, but my wife thinks it is more likely the result of a recessive gene. Any thoughts on that?
Amazing! I love this method and I am going to try it.
I live in the mountains of Virginia and I have a lot of outdoor space to take advantage of. I have been naturalizing the area for years and I am so fortunate to have some type of flower in bloom for about 9 months out of the year.
I have always loved the exotic look of canna lilies, but was told that they would not survive our winters. Year before last I came across about a dozen canna lilies at a local nursery and thought that I would give them a try. When fall came I cut them back and lightly mulched them. I was pleasantly surprised when they not only survived the winter, but bloomed profusely.
My grandchildren love working in my gardens and they often help with harvesting seeds. They especially enjoy harvesting canna lilies because they have pods from which they pop out the hard round seeds. We managed to take 143 seeds last fall and it’s now time to start them indoors.
I watched a couple of videos using boiling water to crack the seeds, but they warned to only leave the seeds in the boiling water for about 20 seconds and 20 seconds doesn’t allow for any mistakes. I am so glad to have just found your channel. This method seems to take the guess work out and allows a faster, visible germination. Also, I have used the seeds/wet towel method before.
My grandchildren are coming to spend the weekend and so we are going to get started with our seeds. I think it’s going to be a fun time. Wish us success! 🪴
Hi Delilah: Thanks for the comment. So glad you found our video informative. We have another video on germinating seeds but we're finding our viewers like this method the best. As far as leaving them in the ground - we're so glad that worked out for you, it's always a big risk, in certain climates, to leave them in the ground during winter. We've had limited success with that. But also we're in NJ., where winters can be totally unpredictable. We didn't want to take the chance of losing any cannas so we've been digging them up and storing them inside during the winter for years. You're further south so you should be good but we like hearing that you're protecting the rhizomes with mulch. If you ever want to store the rhizomes for the winter, we have a great video showing you how to do that: th-cam.com/video/t7lt7yLuX_U/w-d-xo.html . Best of luck in your 2023 growing season and enjoy the time with the kids. Get them involved in gardening while they're young. ;-)
When your plants start to bloom, please send us pictures of them - we'd love to see them. Feel free to post them on our FaceBook page: facebook.com/JDGardensNJ2
Thanks for watching! Jackie and Dan
I followed these steps and had 100% success rate! Fantastic, thank you so so much
Hi adam j: Thanks for the comment. Glad you enjoyed the video. It really is a great way for growing canna seeds. You'll know how viable your canna or any seeds are within a week :-) Best of luck in your growing season. Thanks for watching! Jackie & Dan
The absolute best video for canna seed starting!❤
Thank you
Hi Cat Ross: Thanks for the comment, and thanks for the compliment - that really means alot! :-) We do have another method for germinating canna seeds, if you're interested. You can see it here: th-cam.com/video/6xXCDPJ4hYk/w-d-xo.html . Best of luck in your growing season. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to us. Thanks for watching! Jackie & Dan
We have canna lilys and I collected seeds yesterday and I'm definitely using your method! I will be back to let you know how it goes! Ty!
Hi @user-er1nc8uj8x . Sorry for the delayed response. Thanks for reaching out to us. Glad you enjoyed the video. Hope it works out for you. Please keep us informed on how you do. Thanks for watching! J&D
Few yrs ago I used my Dremmel, it quick and super easy.
Hi @LilBitJo . Thanks for reaching out to us. Funny story about using a dremel ... when I used to try that, if I didn't hold the canna seeds in the pliers tight enough, the seeds would go flying all over the garage, lol. Still finding them to this day. ;-) Thanks for watching! Jackie & Dan
Lmao oh yes me too. I tried the needle nose, and lost so many.. So I got brave, but carefully just hold them in my finger tips. Yes I've dremeled a finger couple times till I got the hang of it..
But one question still remains. Where is the best spot on the seed to scar it? Side or tip? I usually do the side, with success, and sometimes on the end/top, with success.
I hold seed with my fingers and rub across sandpaper on end of seed and works the charm. 😁🌱
Awesome, thank you! I was surprised you planted seed side down. Was thinking the white root part would go in first. Nice video. I am growing from seed the first time this year.
Hi Theresa. Thanks for the comment. Ultimately, it doesn't really matter which gets planted first.The embryo (white part) will always grow towards the light. As it grows bigger, roots will start forming from the sides. We like planting it upwards so that it'll poke through the soil that much quicker. Hope this explains it in more detail. Good luck with your 1st time growing from seeds. Feel free to ask us any questions. Thanks for watching! Jackie and Dan
This is amazing! I have never been able to get the seeds to germinate before. I'm so excited (yes, first batch everyone of them is growing)!
Hi @sanditopolski343 . Sorry for the delayed response. Thanks for the comment. We're glad the technique worked out so well for you. We actually just did a Follow-Up video. You can check it out here: th-cam.com/video/IZt56GCCTYk/w-d-xo.htmlsi=577lXjXXMOtEo6xu . Let us know if you have any questions. Thanks for watching! Jackie & Dan
These hard seed coatings have been an enigma. Soaking since 1st January and still hard as nails - couldn’t chit with a knife - heading in there now - let you know how this goes - excellent start to finish tutorial - refreshing - will defo subscribe - thank you 🌱
Hi @deborahjohnston267 . Thanks for the comment. Yea, soaking it is not going to do anything for you. If you would wait for the water to open up that shell, you'd be waiting quite some time, lol. In nature, canna seeds break down over the course of different season: the heat of summer and the cold of winter eventually wears down the shell. We help this process out by breaking the shell, whether either cutting the shell or filing it down, like the way we do in this video - exposing the embryo to water. Give filing it down a try and i think you'll be surprised on how well it works. We also did another video a few years ago, showing different ways of scarring and soaking the seeds. You can see the video here: th-cam.com/video/6xXCDPJ4hYk/w-d-xo.htmlsi=38Z5Ji0XjXr88fnU . Hope this helps. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to us. Thanks for watching. Jackie and Dan
My rhizomes did not winter over for me. Luckily I kept my seeds. So I scored my seeds like you showed us but I made it even easier as I used a Dremel tool with a metal sanding bit. It worked like a hot damn….thanks….happy gardening….:)
Hi @dorothyleeuw8774: Thanks for the comment. I'm glad that worked for you. Dan used to use a Dremel. At one point, he even had this mini tablesaw to cut the seeds. But he found that he can move alot quicker using the file. But if you are using a Dremel, be careful and I hope you're using a pair of pliers to hold the seeds and not just holding it with your fingers. ;-) Thanks for watching! Jackie and Dan
@@jdgardensnj4563 Yes I did use needle nose pliers. :)
Thanks for responding. Yes, I did scarify the seeds enough to see plenty of white under the black shell. I utilized the exact method you described, with a pliers to hold the seeds and a file to scrape until plenty of white is seen. IDK then. They're still in a small tub of water as after 7 days in the damp towel didn't work. So, we'll see.
Day 5, it worked!! Thank you❤
Hi @lyndan438 . Sorry for the delayed response. I'm glad it worked for you. People have had incredible germination rate with this method. The key is not to keep that much water in the baggies so they don't develop mold. Thanks for watching! Jackie and Dan
This was a great video, only one thing I wish it was a close up of her putting in the starter pots. It would have been easier for me. Thanks , I really learned a lot.
Hi Naomi: Good point! Next time we do a video like that, we'll show more close-ups. :-) We do have some other videos on Germinating th-cam.com/video/ILzxmStAZSk/w-d-xo.html & Planting in Starter Trays th-cam.com/video/CJHZN2rscGs/w-d-xo.html We think you can get some really helpful information from them. Best of luck and if you have any questions, feel free to reach out to us. Thanks for watching! Jackie & Dan
Thank you so much for this great video! Greetings from Australia 🇦🇺
Hi @markvasudeva1822 . Thanks for the comment. Sorry it's taken so long to get back to you - we've actually been out of the country for the past few weeks. How's the weather down under?! Glad you enjoyed the video. It really is a great way to germinate your seeds and let's you know right away which seeds make it. Best of luck with your seeds. Thanks for watching! Jackie & Dan
@@jdgardensnj4563 Thanks Jackie & Dan, the weather here is ok (14 degrees C - which is 58 degrees F) as it’s the tail end of winter here in Australia. Have been enjoying growing lots of Canna Lily seeds for the first time. Keep up the great work & bless you both heaps 😊
great tips and no-nonsense, professional approach
Hello borneoorchid: Thank you so much for your kind words. We're glad you enjoyed this video and if you give it a try, we hope you have great success trying this method. Thanks for watching! Jackie & Dan
This was a great video. You guys did a wonderful job explaining and demonstrating .👍
Hi Jeremy: Thank you so much for your kind words. We're glad you like the video. We grow so many cannas - we're always looking for the quickest ways to grow them. Thanks for watching! Jackie and Dan
Canna Lily plants 🪴 are my favorite plants... thank you so much! ❤
Hi @kimherbert9158 . Thanks for the comment. Cannas are obviously our favorite as well ;-) . Be sure to check out our Walk Through videos of Garden East, which is our Canna Showcase Garden. th-cam.com/video/hO3LtC1_Jik/w-d-xo.htmlsi=i-bkC1_ozBqcvW4V . Thanks for watching! Jackie and Dan
Thank you, I just ordered some
Thanks for your video and I will try next year.
Hi @raquellopezfilio8859 . Thanks for reaching out to us. Glad you enjoyed the video. If you're ever looking for seeds, you can check out our Etsy site where we sell seeds and canna plants. You can see the link here: www.etsy.com/shop/JDGardensNJ . Thanks for watching! Jackie & Dan
After starting 30 seeds i just planted 12, some of the others seem to be germinating, but i dont see the larvae yet, in the past ive gad none germinating at all, this year i used double filtered water and so far about 40% success after 5 days
Hi @aaronreaka9024 . Thanks for reaching out to us. I'm assuming by "larvae" you mean the white part that grows out of the seeds when germinating - that's called the embryo. Canna seeds can be tricky. It's important that you have a good score on them to allow the embryo to grow out. Our suggestion to people is to do small batches at a time so you don't waste your seeds all at once, as you're getting your technique down. Thanks for watching! Jackie & Dan
@@jdgardensnj4563 got 18 planted, ended up at 67% success with 11 plants!!
Thanks for your video, my neighbor gave me some seeds from her lily. I’m excited to see if I can make them grow.
Hi @heathereden842: Thanks for the comment. Glad you enjoyed the video. It really is a great method for germinating almost any seed. One of our earlier videos, we show you how to do several kinds of seeds using this method such as Marigolds, Sunflowers, Cannas, etc. Make sure you check it out: th-cam.com/video/ILzxmStAZSk/w-d-xo.html . Thanks for watching & best of luck this growing season! Jackie and Dan
Great tutorial! I have some Canna seeds and I will try to follow your video. Thank you!
Hi Rose: Thank you for the comment. It really is a simple way to grow cannas from seeds. If you're interested, we did make another video with another method when growing cannas from seeds. You might want to check that out to see if you prefer that method instead. You can check it out here: th-cam.com/video/6xXCDPJ4hYk/w-d-xo.html . Feel free to reach out if you have any questions and let us know which method you prefer. Thanks for watching! Jackie and Dan
Hello I tried Jackie and Dan's method and I have had 95% success on scouring them with metal file & putting boiling water over them and put them on top of my fridge till they were ready plant
Thanks for sharing this video, actually I use the same basic steps, the little hole space in the pliers I find is perfect for holding the seeds, they fit in mine like it was made for that purpose!
Hi Intuitive ARtist. Thanks for the comment. I'm glad this video helped. That's great that the seed fits in the hole of your pliers and still you're still able to put pressure on the seed while sanding it. Best of luck in your growing season. Thanks for watching! Jackie and Dan
Thank you for showing .
Thanks for watching!
How often do you water the seeds once you've put them in dirt for continued germination?
I followed your method to this point and WOW. I've never had so many seeds "sprout" Now I'm afraid of over/under watering them. Thank you again for the great video!
Hi @Twerd2010J . Thanks for the comment and thanks for the compliment :-) . If they're still in the seeds starting tray, just make sure that it never dries out. If you already have them in small pots, just water them every other day and use your judgement. If the soil is looking muddy on the top, then you've watered too much. Give it a day or so to dry out and you'll be fine. Hope this helps! Jackie and Dan
Many thanks for a great video, has been an immense encouragement to myself. I would like to try to grow colocasia from seed and would appreciate any advise regarding
soil and depth of planting. Are they easy to propagate. Thank you once again for a really helpful video.
Hi @poggywoggy123 . Thanks for the comment. Obviously, as you can see, germinating them was extremely easy. As far as propagating them, it all depends on the conditions. You don't want your soil too wet or too dry. You don't want to grow them in your garage or outdoors, if it's too cold. Remember, the seedlings can be very sensitive to the elements so try to make it as comfortable for them as possible. As for the soil, you can use any kind of starter mix. Jiffy has a good one and so does ProMix. But if you only have regular potting mix, that will be fine. I would just tell you to screen it to get the bigger materials out of it such as twigs, and bark, etc. The key is that the soil be nice and loose so the seedlings have an easy time to grow through it. Make sure you don't pack down your starter try. Hope this helps, If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to us. Thanks for watching! Jackie & Dan
Great content! Thanks for the tips and tricks!
Hi there. Glad you enjoyed it. We love the foliage too. ;-) Thanks for watching!
Excellent video Thank you so very much!
Hi @JeanCranton-zy8vf . Thanks for the comment. Glad you enjoyed the video. Best of luck. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to us. Thanks for watching! Jackie and Dan
Very good tutorial, thanks!
Hi Alda: Thank you for the compliment. I'm glad you enjoyed the video. We also have another method, if you're interested in another video: th-cam.com/video/6xXCDPJ4hYk/w-d-xo.html .
Also, tell us what your favorite canna is. Thanks for watching! Jackie and Dan
Really good video. I will be trying this for the first time this coming Spring 2024. Hmmm, I was wondering what that cabinet above the refrigerator (that no one can reach) was for. 🤣
Hi @diane8215. Thanks for the comment - sorry for the delayed response. I know what you mean, when we 1st started storing them in there, we found some old ice cube and egg trays that we never used. ;-) But you can store them in any kind of cabinet but we just used that one because it wasn't being used. Thanks for watching! Jackie and Dan
@@jdgardensnj4563 I received the yellow canna seeds. Can't wait to plant them Spring 2024.
Great tips. I recently got a few king humbert cannas from the vendor you guys recommended. My question is, what type of fertilizer and how much do you use when growing from rhizomes?
Currently they are in 6” plastic pots and are hanging out by the slider door inside the house. Here in Illinois we have crazy weather so I don’t want to leave them outside.
Thanks for the content. I’m enjoying learning and starting my collection.
Hi Valentin. Glad to meet another canna lover ;-) When we start from rhizomes, we don't like to give it any fertilizer ... just good starter mix. But once it gets bigger, and we transplant it to a bigger pot or in the ground, then we like to Miracle Gro Shake n Feed. Follow the directions on the package - it'll tell you exactly how much to give depending on the size plant ... usually about 1/4 scoop. Remember, Yellow King Humbert cannas as sterile so they'll produce seed pods but NO seeds. So if you want it around next year, you'll have to dig up the rhizomes. Good luck with it - it's a beautiful canna. Thanks for watching!
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Thank you! Trying this today ❤
Hi @LocoMoco . Thanks for the comment. Best of luck! I'm sure you'll have a great germination rate. Your seeds will look like ours did in this short we made: th-cam.com/users/shortsU6nJlo6NxMI?feature=share . If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to us. Feel free to reach out to us if you have any questions. Thanks for watching! Jackie and Dan
@@jdgardensnj4563 greatly appreciated. After one day I can already see progress! So exciting ❤️😁🌱🌞 can’t wait to check out more of your videos!!
Hi what is the ingredients of the compost please? Thank you in advance. A very good video. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge.
Hi @aym280 . Thanks for the comment. Well, we don't recommend using compost for seedlings. There's a little too much organic material that could stress out the germinated seeds. But if you're asking about the starter mix that we use, any off-the-shelf starter mix will do. Most starter mixes have a high concentration of peat moss, perlite and vermiculite. If you go with Jiffy ... they make a great product. You can get that at Home Depot or Lowes. Even Miracle Grow has it's own starter mix, which is good too. And if you can find it, Pro-Mix is a really good one to use. Hope this helps. If you have any other questions, please feel free to reach out to us. Jackie and Dan
Hello there! Fabulous video! Thank you for sharing it. I do have a question: I sowed some canna seeds today- ‘before’ I watched the video and noticing the hard coat I decided to score it with a pet nail scissor. It worked a little too easily and the seeds cracked in half. I don’t think I damaged the embryo (?) but I’m wondering if it’s worth waiting for them to sprout or if I should start over. They’re inside on a heat mat. Also, I may have pushed them in too deep too into the soil. Do you think they have a chance? Thanks for your help!
Hi @neetumalik6144 . Thanks for the comment. So, I understand you broke the shell open and the embryo came out, did you soak the embryo in water and get it to germinate? Or did you just plant it in the soil? If it didn't germinate and you just planted it in the soil, chances are that it won't germinate in the soil so I don't imagine you're going to have much luck. The purpose of scoring the shell is to expose the embryo in order to get it to germinate, like you see in this video. When the embryos germinate it'll look like little roots coming out of it ... just like you see in this video. We also made a short showing what they should look like after 5 days, you can see it here: th-cam.com/users/shortsU6nJlo6NxMI?si=3_CL5WwT2CU27d-H . Hope this helps. Feel free to reach out to us if you have any questions. Thanks for watching! Jackie and Dan
@@jdgardensnj4563 thank you so much Jackie and Dan for responding to me and sharing your knowledge. The seed shell broke open in 4 or 5 of 6 seeds and I put them all in soil. It’s good to know there isn’t much hope for them so I don’t waste growing space lol. I’ll start over with the method you showed in this video and will watch the other one you linked as well. Excited to see how well the process works! Thanks so much for your help! Much appreciated!
Love the video. Very helpfull. Thank you.
I have a question. Can I start them in the fall or have to wait till the spring?
Hi @chezaythehotdog3232 . Thanks for the comment. You could start them in the Fall but you're obviously not going to be able to take them outside (depending on where you live) until it gets warmer. So they'll start getting big so I hope you have a fair amount of room indoors. Cannas grow quickly, out suggestion would be that you start sometime in February so that they'll be good size by late March/early April. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching! Jackie & Dan
Excellent video!! Thanks
Hi Jimmy: Thank you so much. We're glad you enjoyed the video. It really is a great way of germinating canna seeds. But if you want to try another method, you can check out our other video on germinating canna seeds: th-cam.com/video/6xXCDPJ4hYk/w-d-xo.html . Either way will produce great results. Thanks for watching! Jackie and Dan
You said to put the seeds in a "cool dark place." How cool should it be? Should I put them INSIDE the refrigerator maybe?
Hi @ecostell1 . Thanks for the comment. When we say "cool", we mean not overly hot, like room temperature. That's why we like to use the cabinet above the refrigerator. But you definitely don't want to put seeds in the refrigerator. It'll take them forever to germinate. If you have any other questions, please feel free to reach out to us. Thanks for watching! Jackie & Dan
Seeds I order from you started getting roots in 24 hours but I did add a cap full of peroxide to the water.
Hi @ernestfultz6159 . Thanks for the comment. Sorry for the delayed response. Thank you so much for your purchase. We've actually heard about adding peroxide to help stimulate the seeds growth. But we've never tried that. We're glad it worked out for you. Maybe we'll give it try to see how it goes. Thanks for watching! Jackie and Dan
Wow! Nice video..
I have around 1 kilograms Canna Lily seeds btw, collecting it around for about 1 year.
How long the dormancy btw? Are those still good to planted?
Thanks
Hi Ariansyah Dewa. That's an interesting question but I did read an article once where they were able to germinate seeds that were over 1,000 years old in Egypt. But ourselves, we've germinated seeds that were a number of years old. Just make sure that you keep them dry so that they don't grow any mold. You can keep them in a plastic bag for years but again, just make sure they are totally dry. Just a tip: If you're ever picking seeds from the garden - Don't do it after it rains! Hope this helps. Thanks for watching! Jackie & Dan
@@jdgardensnj4563 Wow!
Seeds dormancy really interesting for me because i think it relate to the eternity of life lol
That seeds still very good physically, placed them in a glass jar at room temperature. I just dont have an idea how to germinate them before but once again thanks for the video i'll try the procedure.
Thank you so much good video
Hi Sceptical: Thanks for the comment. Glad you enjoyed the video and I hope this method works for you. We've been getting alot of good feedback from people getting good germination rates. We also have another method for germinating seeds. If you're interested, here is the link: th-cam.com/video/6xXCDPJ4hYk/w-d-xo.html
Thanks for watching! Jackie and Dan
Overall, a good video. Was disappointed in the planting part. The person planting the seedlings was to far away to see how deep the seedlings are put in pot. The gentleman did an excellent job in explaining the scarification procedure!
Hi John & Gabby: We really wanted to concentrate this video on this new way of germinating canna seeds. This is actually our 2nd video on propagating canna lily seeds. If you want to see a close-up on planting the canna seeds and how they grow, you can check out our original video: th-cam.com/video/6xXCDPJ4hYk/w-d-xo.html . Also, if you're interested in germinating and planting other kinds of plants, you can check out our other videos: th-cam.com/video/ILzxmStAZSk/w-d-xo.html & th-cam.com/video/CJHZN2rscGs/w-d-xo.html . I hope this helps. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out. Thanks for watching! Jackie & Dan
Great Info! Thank you!
Hi @DKRichardsonArt: Thanks for the compliment. It really is a great method for germinating your seeds - hope it works out well for you. Thanks for watching! Jackie & Dan
Hallo, very nice video, but i have one question for you, what kind of towel do you use? Is it made of paper? Gr Rinus, from Gemert, in the Netherlands
Hi @rinus2020 . Thanks for reaching out to us. You can use just any kind of paper towels. For the video, we just used a blue workshop paper towel but that was just so that you can see it easier in the video. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching! Jackie and Dan
I harvested seed pods from my red canna lillies last yr. I’m curious to know how to tell what healthy canna Lilly seeds look like? I noticed in your video yours were all black. Mine varies in color. Does it matter what color the seeds are if they’ve been harvested from the same plant? Mine are black, brown Or mustard in color. Can all of them still be used? Or does the color of them indicate their usability? I’m assuming ones whose shells are wrinkly or wavy aren’t viable? Am I correct in my assumption?
Hi @0dysyeestanhope-wilkerson612 . Thanks for reaching out to us. Yes, the only seeds that would be viable are the black ones. As far as the brown seeds or mustard colored seeds, you either harvested them too early or maybe at the end of the season when the frost came in and the cannas were dying and their seeds weren't finished forming yet. From our experience, those seeds are not viable. And you would be correct - if they look like a raisin, throw them out. ;-) If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to us. Thanks for watching! Jackie & Dan
Thanks for sharing your video.I have started mine in water after scoring them I do see a root coming out question do I put the root that came out in the earth or the dark part?
Hi Gianna. Thank you for your question. Congrats on having your seeds germinate. When it comes to canna seeds, it doesn't really matter which end gets put into soil first because cannas will always find their way to the top. But we prefer to put the dark part (seed shell) in the soil first so it's on the bottom. Hope that helps. Let us know if you have any questions. Thanks for watching! Jackie and Dan
How do I grow them if I do not have a growing light? Thank you
Hi @moniquemckenna6795 . Thanks for the comment. The real benefit of the grow light is so that you can start the seeds early, indoors. If you have window sill you can add them there to get the sunlight and still have the warmth of your house. As far as lights, if you have a designated area to grow your plants, then you might want to invest in some in order to get a jump on the growing season. There's all different kinds of inexpensive lights on Amazon. I've even seen them in Ocean State Job Lot. But even regular florescent tube lights will work. You might just have to keep them closer to the plants. If you have any other questions, please feel free to reach out to us. Thanks for watching! Jackie and Dan
Tried this method and had good germination on my cannas here in Scotland! Less than a week which is impressive. Just hope I can bring them on ok! Do you think this method would work as well with banana seeds?
Hi gartmom: Thanks for the comment. Glad to hear there are cannas over there in Scotland. Hope you're having good weather. I don't see why not. We use this method on all different kinds of plant seeds such as Sunflowers, Marigolds, Celosias, etc. and we actually have an earlier video on that: th-cam.com/video/ILzxmStAZSk/w-d-xo.html . We hope this helps. Let us know how you make out. Thanks for watching! Jackie and Dan
@@jdgardensnj4563 thanks for the reply! Yes the sun is the ingredient that is sometimes missing up here! The foliage also helps create a tropical look here in these chillier regions! I’m trying them for the first time in my new garden so it’s a bit of an experiment but worth it for the price of a packet of seeds! I’ve used this technique before with success on parsnips (notoriously slow to germinate)in my veg patch so wi give it a try on my banana seeds!
Excellent video
HI Victor. Thank you for the compliment. Hope this method works for you. We have another video which shows another method. You can check it out here: th-cam.com/video/ILzxmStAZSk/w-d-xo.html . Thanks for watching! Jackie & Dan
Hi how long do a canna seed white tip needs to be before I remove it from the water to plant it
Hi budupgarden6109 . Thanks for the comment. Sorry for the delayed response. It doesn't have to be long at all. It just has to show that it was germinated. Though with the wet paper towel and bag method, we like to leave the seeds in a little bit longer so that they start getting some roots. We actually just posted a Follow Up video to the 5 Days or Less video today. You can check it out here: th-cam.com/video/IZt56GCCTYk/w-d-xo.htmlsi=Y4NA44YOBuEAAE20 . Hope this helps. If you have any other questions, please reach out to us. Thanks for watching! Jackie and Dan
Will these seeds grow a rhizome of there own? If not how are rhizomes grown or developed?
Hi @CoElysian . Thanks for the comment. All cannas develop rhizomes as they grow no matter how big or small the plant is. Obviously, the bigger and more mature the plant is, the bigger the rhizomes will get. If you have any other questions, please feel free to reach out to us. Thanks for watching! Jackie and Dan
I've been able to get many seeds to sprout but the sprout dies after they get 2-3" high. Not sure why.
Hi @murrij . Thanks fort the comment. Are you saying that it dies out after it's germinated but before you plant it? If that's the case, it might be that you're waiting too long after germination to plant it. Hope that helps. Thanks for watching! Jackie & Dan
Hey... came across this video while searching TH-cam for techniques on the care and planting of daylily seeds. I have never personally seen a canna lily seed but they appear to look much like daylily seeds.
Have you any experience with germinating daylily seeds...? I am wondering if the file technique would be beneficial with the daylily seeds. One way to find out..... I will give it a try. I have about 400 seeds from year 2020 that are a little stubborn to sprout... Maybe this will help; will try it on a few of them. (Zone 9, hot in coastal Texas)
Hi @adctex . Sorry for the delayed response. Thanks for the comment. Not totally familiar with daylily seeds but yes, they look very similar to canna seeds with a hard shell. In nature, the outer shell eventually breaks down allowing the embryo to germinate. By scoring the seeds, we give Mother Nature a little boost. So, yes, I think this would absolutely work. And the plastic bag method works for all kinds of seeds. You can check out our Germinating Seeds video we did a couple of years ago with a wide variety of plants. You can check it out here: th-cam.com/video/ILzxmStAZSk/w-d-xo.html . We think you'll find it helpful. If you have any other questions, please feel free to reach out to us. Thanks for watching! Jackie & Dan
Thanks great video! We germinated eight seeds. They only took a week or less to germinate. Each germinated seed we put it in it's own pot with soil. We watered them and put them 7 inches under a grow light. It has been 11 days and only one of the eight has a leaf growing out. A second one you can see slight evidence of growth. And the other six haven't come out of the soil yet. Are we doing something wrong or is this normal to take this long and we should just chill? :)
I water it everyday with tap water. I use a spray bottle. It is dry in our house around 25% humidity.
Thanks
Hi WTM: Thanks for the comment. First of all ... awesome handle! ;-) . Looks like you had a great germination rate - Good for You! It really is a great method for canna seeds. Sounds like you're doing everything right. Just make sure NOT to over-water them. Make sure the soil isn't too wet. Tap water is fine. Some people say there is too much chlorine/fluoride in the water but we use it and we don't have any problems. You probably just need to chill, haha - we know the feeling all too well waiting to get that 1st leaf. Just give it some time and before you know it, you're gonna be up-potting every couple of weeks :-) . Hope this helps. If you have any other questions, please feel free to reach out to us. Thanks for watching! Jackie and Dan
I just wonder if u can make a video about Canna Hybridization? It’s hard to find video detailing about canna breeding. Thanks so much in advance!
Hello Horton. That is something we've been interested in getting into but truth be told, we just haven't found the time. But rest assure, WHEN we do, we will certainly make a detailed video and let you know. Thanks for watching! Jackie & Dan
So you don’t have to sand it on a specific side ? The one with the little bump?
Hi @sandrakay26 . Thanks for the comment. No, it really doesn't matter. The little bump that you're talking about is usually where the little embryo pops out of. So wherever you scarify it, just helps to get moisture to the embryo to get it growing. Hope that helps. Thanks for watching! Jackie and Dan
Are you using a paper towel or cloth towel? Please reply..thanks in advance. I didn't know this trick earlier.
Hi @ushalakshminarasimhan1641 . Thanks for the comment. We use paper towels. Fabric towels may start collecting mold or mildew earlier plus its alot easier to just toss out the towel when you're done with it, instead of washing the other one. ;-) Thanks for watching! Jackie & Dan
Have you ever seen tiny worms coming out of the seeds? Before watching this video i was soaking some seeds, and later find tiny worms at the bottom and some sticking out of a tiny hole in the seed. It was so weird to see.
Hi @samanthaf6482 . Sorry for the delayed response. Thanks for the comment. I'm not sure what you mean by "tiny worms". Could it be that you're referring to the little white embryo growing out of the seed? If that's the case, then that's normal - that's the embryo expanding and it was able to germinate. Feel free to reach out to us with any questions. Thanks for watching! Jackie and Dan
@@jdgardensnj4563 no problem I was just curious. They were definitely some sort of larvae. I saw the one sticking out of the seed and was so excited thinking it was root but there were several worm/larvae at the bottom of the bowl.
I watched a video & the narrator put the seeds in boiling water. She would hear the shell crack. Is this an option?
Hi @jjf609 . Thanks for the comment. We've seen that method as well but for some reason, we've never been able to get that to work for us. We prefer scarring them. We will be doing a video sometime in January where we're going to show a bunch of different methods to track the seeds to see which method is best so be on the lookout for that. Thanks for watching! Jackie and Dan
I will be ordering seeds from Etsy Store. How can i make sure i get the tallest in the back and the shortest in the front
Hi Jack: Thanks for the comment. If you're talking about how to plant them in your garden, based on the size, the list for the seed or the rhizome tells you how tall they will get. I hope this helps. Thanks for watching! Jackie and Dan
Thank you 😊
Hi @yvonnesmith1311: Thank for the comment. Glad you enjoyed the video. Hope you have great luck with your canna seeds. Thanks for watching! Jackie & Dan
Thank you for this video!! I have grown canna's and wondered how to reproduce from seeds instead of roots. Great information and looking forward to starting my own! 🪴🌱
Hi @donnamiranda276 : Thanks for the comment. Glad you enjoyed the video - it really is a great method and most people have incredible germination using this method. Best of luck with your growing season. Thanks for watching! Jackie and Dan
Hello J D Garden my question to you is can you leave the Cana Lily Bulbs in the ground throughout the Winter months. I live in Brooklyn New York..
I’m new to your channel I subscribed and accidentally came across your video walk through of showcase Canna Lily Garden 2021…
Hi Nancy. Thanks for subscribing and watching! Here's the thing with cannas in this area (Northeast) - you have a 50/50 shot of it surviving. Some winters it'll be mild and you can get by but other winters can be very cold and can kill them off. Remember, the canna lily is a tropical plant. This is why people in our area, dig up the rhizomes in the winter. You wouldn't want to have to buy new ones each Spring if you didn't have to...that could get costly. If you're interested in saving the rhizomes at the end of the season, we have a series on Storing your rhizomes for the winter. Good Luck! Again, thanks for watching!
Hi great video. Im gonna give this a go but before i do when you say put them in a dark cool place, is that america dark cool place or uk dark cool place? only my cupboards are quite cold 😂. iv always thought they needed heat to germinate but that may be why i haven't been very successful.
HI @dannylarner1929 . Thanks for the comment. I guess maybe we should clarify that a little bit more. When we say "cool, dry place", we mean not too hot of an environment. Something like room temperature. We find that the cabinet above the refrigerator is the best place. The problem is that if it gets too hot, you'll develop too much condensation and your seeds can start developing mold. So just something that's gonna be not too hot, not too cold - something just right. :-) If you have any other questions, please feel free to reach out to us. Thanks for watching! Jackie and Dan
@@jdgardensnj4563hi iv just tried this with some seeds i had a lot of and 3 days in they have started sprouting. Would just like to say thankyou for uploading this video and im very excited for spring to come so i can get some of my other canna seeds started with ease.
Thanks
Hi Wilson the Mannequin: Thanks for watching the video! Be sure to check out our other canna videos - more coming in 2023. - Jackie and Dan-
place the bags in a cool dark place. I know when you put seeds in water they say warm water and keeping them warm. Would this benefit staying in a warm place or it needs to he in a cool dark place?
Hi Scott: Thanks for the comment. I don't think it really matters too much. We've germinated seeds during the summer, when it's HOT out and in the winter when it's COLD. Being that cannas are a tropical plant, I do find that they tend to grow better in a warmer environment. Thanks for watching! Jackie and Dan
Do canna lilys grow true to seed in terms of flower color?
Hi @anthonyleggio4877 . Thanks for the comment - sorry for the delayed response. For the most part - YES, they'll stay true to the original plant's color. But every now and then you might come across a hybrid, like a Fire Dragon, for instance that the only way you get the original color, is coming from the rhizome. But 9 times out of 10, you'll get the original color. Hope that helps. Thanks for watching! Jackie & Dan
I’ve done this 3 times and my seeds keep getting moldy by about day 3. Help!
Hi @JackieCoffeyCaruso : Thanks for the comment. LOVE the name ;-) . We've seen this before even with some of our own seeds. It's one of two things: first is that you're giving it to much water - you want to keep it moderately moist and only spray it when it's getting dried out, obviously too much moisture brings in mold. The second thing is it might be too hot where you're storing them - you generally want a cool dry place. That's why we like to keep ours in the cabinet above the refrigerator that nobody ever uses ;-) .
We also have another video on seed germination that might help you out. You can check it out here: th-cam.com/video/ILzxmStAZSk/w-d-xo.html . We hope this helps. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to us.
JACKIE & Dan
what's the potting mix please ? :) just perlite + peat ?
Hi @sailorPinata . Thanks for the comment. Yes, if you're going to make it yourself, you can make a mixture of perlite & peat moss. But if you want to make it easy for yourself, you can use any kind of seed starting mix from Jiffy or Pro Mix. You can even use any kind of Miracle Grow potting mix. You'll just want to sift out all the bigger pieces of twigs and bark. The key to a good potting mix is that it's nice loose soil for the delicate roots to grow. But what you don't want to do when starting your seeds, is use straight compost. It's a little too strong for them. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching! Jackie and Dan
How long before these flower ?
Hi @Shabbyie . So sorry for the delayed response. Thanks for reaching out. Well obviously, it'll depend on when you start them but let's say you start them sometime at the end of March, you should be in bloom by early July and stay that way till around the end of October/early November (depending on the weather). Hope this helps. Thanks for watching! Jackie & Dan
will you get blooms the first year if you grow from seed?
Hi Hillary. Good question...Absolutely! Not only will you get blooms but you'll also get seeds just as long as its not one of the sterile plants like the Tropicana series or Cleopatra, etc. The more sun and water you give them, the faster they'll grow and the more blooms and more seeds you'll get. Thanks for watching!
2 questions
Thoughts on using fabric pot and if yes how many gallons.
How late can you plant in the year?
Hi @Banshee421x . Thanks for the comment. We use fabric pots all the time ... they're great. But I think when starting off with germinated canna seeds, I would start with a small container, like we show in the video. Then once they're established, then you can move them into whatever size pot. Trust us, they're going to grow into it. As far as how late you can plant in the year - it depends on where you're from. Here in NJ, we usually don't plant any later than late September because the nights will get cooler and the seedlings will have a harder time getting established. So you should still have plenty of time. Remember, depending on the frost of the season, cannas can last well into November or early December. Hope this helps. If you have any other questions, please feel free to reach out to us. Thanks for watching! Jackie & Dan
Best video
:-) Thanks for the compliment. Jackie and Dan
Are you using standard potting mix when you planted the germinated seeds?
Hi @brendamaun5455 . Thanks for the comment. We actually make our own starter mix but you can find a good starter mix from Jiffy or ProMix. Honestly, you can use a regular potting mix but I would just tell you to screen the big pieces of debris out. This allows the seedlings roots to grow easier. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching! Jackie & Dan
What month do you start with canna seed?
Hi @marymarshall759 . Thanks for comment. We generally start our seeds in early to mid-February. This gives them plenty of time to grow and as they get bigger, we can take them to our greenhouse. So, if you don't have the space to grow them indoors, you might want to start a little later because you're probably not going to be able to get them in the ground until sometime in mid-May ... at least here in NJ. Hope that helps. Thanks for watching! Jackie and Dan
How many years will it take for them to flower when you start from seeds?
Hi Steve: Thanks for the comment. When you start cannas from seeds, they will flower within the 1st year. Just make sure you give them plenty of water and sunlight. You'd be surprised at how they can grow (some to be 10 feet tall like an Omega) from just a little seed. Thanks for watching! Jackie and Dan
What type of cloth to use?
Hi Jerry: Thanks for your question. If you're asking about what we lay the seeds on in the video, believe it or not, it's a simple padded dish drying mat. But any kind of thick fabric, like an old towel, will work fine. The whole purpose is to stop the motion of the seed when it hits the table. Thanks for watching! Jackie and Dan
Did you say to put them in a "dark and cool" spot to germinate, or did you mean to say "dark and warm"?
Hi @ronaldfranck6960 . Thanks for the comment. Warm or cool, it really doesn't matter too much. We just tell people "Cool" and that could be room temperature because if it's too warm of a spot, then it can start developing mold a little quicker. But if you put it in the cabinet above the refrigerator (you know, the one that no one uses) - you'll be fine. Thanks for watching! Jackie and Dan
@@jdgardensnj4563 I'm going to try something on the cooler side. We started 10 seeds on the heated floor of our bathroom and I did notice some mold on a couple of seeds. Germination after about 4 days was 75%. We have another 50 seeds that were scarified yesterday and are soaking now. Moving to cooler spot now. Fingers crossed. Thanks for your reply!
P.S. I used a dremel tool with a thin blade. Held the seed with a needle nose pliers. Worked fantastic!
Where can I buy these seeds? Do you sell them?
Hi @josebernal583 . Thanks for the comment - so sorry it took us so long to respond. Yes, you you can buy seeds and LIVE plants on our JD Gardens NJ Etsy site: www.etsy.com/shop/JDGardensNJ?ref=seller-platform-mcnav . If you have any questions on growing them, please feel free to reach out to us. Thanks for watching! Jackie and Dan
Is that actually towel that is in the bag or a paper towel
Hi @airgunner0335 . Thanks for the comment. We actually use paper towels because it's easier. But you could use an actual cloth one, if you wanted to. I would imagine it would get pretty nasty and then you'd have to wash them. Paper towels are just the way to go ... No muss, no fuss. And then you can throw the used paper towel in your compost or work bin. :-) Let us know if you have any other questions. Thanks for watching! Jackie & Dan
@@jdgardensnj4563 thank you
When do you separate once they start growing?
Hi @neva-surrender . Thanks for the comment. Sorry for the delayed response. Are you asking when do we separate them from where they're being germinated in the plastic bag? Usually it would be after 5 or 6 days once we see that most of them have germinated and they start growing some roots. We actually just posted a video today showing what they should look like when they're germinated. You can check it out here: th-cam.com/video/IZt56GCCTYk/w-d-xo.htmlsi=Y4NA44YOBuEAAE20 . If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to us. Thanks for watching! Jackie and Dan
@@jdgardensnj4563 yes, thank you
are these plants from seeds a 1 season plant and done or do these eventually create rhizomes. If they do i would think it would take alot of seasons to create rhizomes
Hi Zgoal scorer: Thanks for the comment. We grow alot of them from seeds but there are some cannas that grow just from rhizomes because they're sterile, meaning that they produce seed pods but no seeds inside. Cannas are incredibly FAST growing plants. One little seed, no bigger than a pea, by the end of the growing season, can produce 5 lbs of rhizome. You can check out our video on storing the rhizomes for the winter: th-cam.com/video/p_fcjRkyBY4/w-d-xo.html
If you have any other questions on cannas, feel free to reach out to us - Thanks for watching! Jackie and Dan
What type of soil did you plant your germinated seeds in?
Hi @toddstingley592 . Thanks for the comment. We actually make our own starter mix but if you go with a store bought one like Jiffy Starter Mix or ProMix, the key is that the soil be light and fluffy. Don't pack the soil down too hard so the roots have alot of room to grow. If you have any other questions, please feel free to reach out to us. Thanks for watching! Jackie and Dan
@@jdgardensnj4563 Thank you, I am so excited about trying this method. I had just picked some seeds from a friend's cannas, wondering if they would grow from seed. I have always grown them from rhizomes.
Also what earth do I use to plant the seeds in? Please
Hi Gianna: Thanks for your question. There's all kinds of seed starting mixes that you can find at Home Depot or Lowes like ProMix or Jiffy makes a good seed starting mix as well. If you're interested in what goes into making a good potting mix, you can check out our video: Making Your Own Potting Mix 2021: th-cam.com/video/wUH8Ohss2UM/w-d-xo.html
Thanks for watching! Jackie and Dan
Can I leave the canna in the seed starring earth if they are in quarters cups or do I need to re pot them in big pots I rather grow them in pots
Thank you for your reply Jackie & Dan
Tried this last year in Florida and it bloomed by tax day.
Hi @Stu-nk3up . Sorry for the delayed response. Glad it worked out well for you. Thanks for watching! Jackie and Dan
My lily seeds all formed mold when using the paper towel in a bag technique, what am I doing wrong?
Hi @AwesomePawsome2012: Thanks for the comment. Sorry to hear that. There are a couple of things that could have went wrong: 1) if you leave them too long inside the bag, that'll give more time for mold to form 2) if where you stored them is too warm - Remember, you want to store them in a cool dark place. We place them in that never-used cabinet above the refrigerator ;-) 3) you might be spraying them with too much water - they don't have to be totally drenched, it just has to be a little moist inside the bag. But all is not lost, even if they developed a little mold, as long as the seeds germinated, you can still plant them. Chances are very good that they're going to grow. Hope this helps. Please reach out to us with any other questions. Thanks for watching! Jackie and Dan
Mine did as well. I had some grow but a ton got moldy
@@JackieTheHappyInvestor Yeah it didn't matter whether they were in a paper towel or directly in water, they had fungus develop. Out of over 40+ seeds, only 3-4 sprouted, they all eventually died even when planted in soil.
@@UnsaltedCashew38 out of about 30 I have had 5 survive. The rest died in the dirt too. Maybe the papertowel was too wet? I tried it again this week so we’ll see.
I collected seeds last year. Would they still be viable this year?
Hi clmtdmmjcm M : Thanks for the comment. Absolutely! Canna seeds can last for a long time as long as they're stored correctly in a dry area. You want to keep moisture away from them because they can develop mold. But as far as from 1 year ago, I remember reading a story once that they were able to germinate canna seeds from Ancient Egypt times. So I think your 1 year ago seeds will be fine ;-) . Best of luck with next year's growing season. If you have any other questions, please feel free to reach out to us. Thanks for watching! Jackie and Dan
How do you sell your plants
Hi @dayeni3428 . Sorry for the delayed response. Thank you for the comment. We actually sell our plants on Etsy and if you're interested, you can check it out here: www.etsy.com/shop/JDGardensNJ . Thanks for watching! Jackie and Dan
@@jdgardensnj4563 thank you
so the seeds dont need light, and what tempreture is the minimum?
Hi György Klutsik: Thanks for the comment. No, the seeds don't need light. We actually keep them in the cabinet above the refrigerator, that no one ever uses ;-) . Just keep it at a standard household temperature. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching! Jackie & Dan
@@jdgardensnj4563 thank you!
do u deliver to the uk cannas in uk are more limited ,
Hello. Thank you for your interest in our canna seeds. We generally don't ship outside the U.S. however we would be willing to make an exception if you'd want. We did hear that cannas are difficult to get in the UK so we can put together a special order for you on our Etsy site: JDGardensNJ. What did you have in mind? We do have a variety pack of 20 different kinds of cannas. Feel free to contact us there or here, if you're interested. Thanks for watching! Jackie and Dan
@@jdgardensnj4563 hi im just off to sleep now its 3am here hehe but yes that would be amazing and i will message you tomorrow thank you so much😁
i sent a message on Esty :)
@@o000omusico000o Hello. We just responded to you with a suggestion...on Etsy.
When you score the seeds do you have to make sure you see the white seed and not just the beige under the black seed or does it matter?
Hi Megan. Thanks for the comment. It doesn't necessarily matter reaching the center of the seed (embryo). The purpose of breaking the outer (black) shell is to start hydrating (germinating) the embryo. We like scoring to the center so it helps speed up the process and allows an opening for the embryo to grow that much quicker. Hope this helps. If you have any other questions, feel free to reach out to us. Thanks for watching! Jackie & Dan
My seeds germinated in a week. Didn’t know I should score them. Guess I was lucky.
Hi Wayne: Thanks for the comment. So you're saying they popped out of the shell ... by themselves, without any kind of scoring? That's pretty impressive - we don't think we've ever seen that. Well, congratulations, hope you have a great growing season. If you have any questions on cannas, please feel free to reach out to us. Thanks for watching! Jackie & Dan
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Is their a phone number to buy?
Hello. You can contact us or order via our Etsy site where we have different varieties of seeds and plants. Feel free to check out: JD Gardens NJ.
Sorry, but followed your instructions fir canna seed germination....did not work. And I'm not an amateur gardener, been doing this for 40 years. But this method did not work for me. Still keeping them in water to see if that'll work.
Hi @TBiggs-lo5zg . Thanks for the comment. Sorry to hear that. We found that most of our viewers found that method to be the most effective way. Is it that they're not germinating at all? Or are they not growing well after you plant them? If they're not germinating, I would think that you're not scoring them deep enough to get to the embryo or that they're not getting enough moisture inside the bag to help them germinate. You don't have to drench them or soak them but you do want to keep some good moisture in the bag to help them germinate. Hope this helps. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to us. Thanks for watching! Jackie & Dan