Seed ripening in summer
the Heyday the Grape hyacinth Depending on the type and variety, it lasts for several weeks. It begins in March and can extend into May. As a result, there is no fixed point in time when all seeds are ripe. You can usually expect and collect mature seeds between May and June.
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Collect the seeds when the pods are dry and open. But be careful: you have to be quick. Otherwise the seeds will fall out and be blown away by the wind. It is practical to take a pair of scissors and use them to cut off the stems with the seeds. At home, the seeds can then be shaken out over paper.
Characteristics of the seeds
The pearl hyacinth seeds at the end of the leafless stems have the following characteristics:
- are in three-part capsule fruits (open when ripe)
- each chamber has one or two seeds
- Seeds are 2.5 mm long
- Shape: egg-shaped to rounded
- Color: black, matt
- Cold germ
Sow the seeds in autumn or spring
Although the grape hyacinth likes to sow itself, it can Multiplication can also be taken into your own hands. To do this, the seeds are sown in autumn or spring. They should not be sown in summer as they need cold temperatures to germinate. After sowing, the soil is kept moist.
A cold spell is followed by a warmer period in which the seeds take 2 to 3 weeks to germinate. The ideal germination temperature is 15 ° C. But it will take several years for you to be able to admire the blossoms of the resulting plants for the first time. The reason: The grape hyacinth initially attaches great importance to the formation of a strong onion.
Tips & Tricks
The seeds are like all other parts of the plant in the grape hyacinth poisonous. So be careful that they do not get within the reach of small children and pets!