Harvest the seeds in summer
The blooming period of the blue pillow lasts from March / April to May. The seeds form immediately afterwards. They are located in the pod-like capsule fruits. Between June and July they are ripe and ready to be harvested.
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It is best to cut the whole capsule fruits with one Secateurs as soon as they have dried but not yet burst. At home, open the capsules and let the seeds roll out on newspaper. The seeds can be dried or used immediately.
What do the seeds look like?
The seeds from Blue pillows resemble the seeds of cabbage plants. They are small, brown-black to black in color, have a smooth surface and a rounded shape. If they are still light, they are immature. Only harvest them when they are dark in color!
Sow the seeds properly
Once you have the seeds, you can start:
- Normal and light germs
- Pots or bowls with Sowing soil to fill
- Seeds well distributed sow
- do not cover with soil, just press lightly
- Moisten the earth
The seeds germinate fastest at a temperature between 15 and 20 ° C. Therefore, in the living room is an ideal place to prefer this. You have to expect a germination time of at least 7 days and a maximum of 4 weeks, depending on the temperature.
The plants can be pricked out four weeks after germination. Keep them evenly moist. If there is no frost, they can be planted. The soil at the site should be permeable, humus, rich in nutrients and calcareous.
It is not uncommon for self-sowing to occur
You don't have to bother looking for the blue pillow after his Heyday to sow specifically to it multiply. If you do not cut off the flowers, it is not uncommon for self-sowing to occur after the fruits have ripened.
Tips
The seeds can also be sown directly. This is best done between May and July for flowering in the same year.
