I just discovered your page! I’m in Minnesota zone 4b I’m excited to follow along with you since you are the same zone. I just started my cut flower journey two years ago. This is my third year. It’s been fun!
Vermiculite sprinkled on each cell at planting helps retain moisture for them to germinate and grow. Also, I use a mister daily on each cell. In March, I pot the lisianthus seedlings into a 32 cell flat, which gets them to grow their roots. This yields a larger plant to plant outside in April.
Glad you did this video! I’m also in WI Z5a and was thinking this is the year I might try Lisianthis. I’ve seen others start them in December. I don’t need much for seeds this year and was in the throws of trying to find all that I need in one company and it’s proving difficult. Lisianthis seed is not found locally. It’s the shipping by dollar amount that is so expensive. I don’t plan on starting too many flowers this year as I have a lot of new perennials that just finished sleeper stage. When did yours start blooming? I didn’t realize there were different bloom times/varieties.
Go for it! I think Monarch Gardens for seeds is a great way to get a few seeds for less money and their shipping was reasonable. Last year mine didn't Bloom until August but I don't think they loved the spot they had in my garden (not enough compost or sun). Good luck!!
Fabulous tips, thank you!
You’re welcome!
I just discovered your page! I’m in Minnesota zone 4b I’m excited to follow along with you since you are the same zone.
I just started my cut flower journey two years ago. This is my third year. It’s been fun!
Im glad to have you along!! Feel free to share your experiences and advice too!
I did some on a wicking mat to keep my soil blocks moist.
Good idea!
Vermiculite sprinkled on each cell at planting helps retain moisture for them to germinate and grow. Also, I use a mister daily on each cell. In March, I pot the lisianthus seedlings into a 32 cell flat, which gets them to grow their roots. This yields a larger plant to plant outside in April.
This is great, thank you for sharing!
Glad you did this video! I’m also in WI Z5a and was thinking this is the year I might try Lisianthis. I’ve seen others start them in December. I don’t need much for seeds this year and was in the throws of trying to find all that I need in one company and it’s proving difficult. Lisianthis seed is not found locally. It’s the shipping by dollar amount that is so expensive.
I don’t plan on starting too many flowers this year as I have a lot of new perennials that just finished sleeper stage.
When did yours start blooming? I didn’t realize there were different bloom times/varieties.
Go for it! I think Monarch Gardens for seeds is a great way to get a few seeds for less money and their shipping was reasonable. Last year mine didn't Bloom until August but I don't think they loved the spot they had in my garden (not enough compost or sun). Good luck!!