It's July 2020 right now. When they turn brown can I take the seeds out of the pods for next year? If I do...do I let them dry out for planting next year?
Thanks for sharing your experience. The only experience I have with propagating hostas is discovering self sown hostas that I just found this spring for the first time in a shady, sparse lawn in back of a raised bed where I have about a dozen large hostas lining the front of the bed. There are between 20-30 two inch tall hosta scattered in the lawn. I am going to pull out the grass and weeds to create my first hosta nursery. It's in a perfect area with morning sun, afternoon shade. I just fertilized them today with a new product, to me, called Organic Gem Fish fertilizer just to give them a little boost and some TLC. I'm excited to see what kind of coloration they will have. The mother plants are about 15 year old, blue-green hostas with wrinkled ridges and texture on the one foot long leaves. They are about 24" tall. Unfortunately, I forgot the name and the source of these mother hosta plants. Hopefully, over the next few years, they will be large enough for me to begin to line my long driveway. There is currently a privet hedge there and I thought hostas might look attractive at the base of the privet. That will be a semi-shade location with about four hours if late afternoon sun, from roughly 2-6pm this time of year (July 4, 2017). I hope to keep you posted as my project progresses, provided I can bookmark and refind this video on UA-cam. I will also try germination from seed from many different types of hosta that I have in m garden. You've given me the push to give it a try, but finding these self seeded hostas really made my day, but this is the first time I've ever seen this phenomenon in the last 35 years in this garden, so it's exciting. Thanks again, Dr Michael J Elinski, East Hampton, Long Island, New York (zone 7)
thanks DeDe.. I do a lot of dividing it is one of the most common ways.. but finding seed and growing them is just fun... to see what colors you can get..
Thank you for this information. I just found my Hostas this year all have tons of these pods, I have never noticed it before...I can't wait to harvest the seeds...
I have a lot of hosta growing in natural almost wild conditions and I never deadhead the flowers but I also never see any seedling hostas I've often wondered why.
It's been a long time since you recorded this, but is there any chance you have some seeds to share with me? I love hostas and I've got 2 so far, but they dont seem to flower. I hope to hear from you and I hope your hostas are having a better year. Thank you for making the video!
My neighbour gave me a hosta and it’s got tons of seed pots (like the one you found) they’re green at the moment so not ready for picking but I’m so excited to see what they might turn into! Thank you for the video!
I haven't had luck finding a plant to harvest any seeds. Any chance you'd be willing to mail me some of you pick a nice amount this year please? I have been doing the same with Japanese maples, I love the reveal time of what you end up getting. Hope either way you are still having fun with them.
Diane,I always learn something from your videos.I have so many hostas and have just divided them in cutting or the root. Never thought of seeding them. Thanks Diane.
Thank you Diane for another great video. I have hostas galore, differing varieties, in my woodland gardens that I purchased at my local nursery, however, I thought to propogate one had to divide them. After the flowering was complete, I trimmed the stalks down, never realizing there were pods and seeds. I so appreciate you sharing your years of gardening experience!!!!!
Diane, Thanks for all your time, efforts, and terrific information! I am definitely going to save my hosta seeds this year and hopefully grow many more in the shade garden. I, too love hostas! Thanks again!
That's awesome. It reminded me of these flowers that I have. They throw the flowers and when the flowers die it forms a pod full of seeds. The only way you know when the seed is done is when you look at them and you see black dots inside the pod. If you don't pick then they blow up and all the seeds goes to the floor.
thanks Catherine, appreciate your comment.. dividing is the main way people share and move hostas.. but saving seed is just fun.. hunting for seed is too.. I have to trimmed them in the past now I wait to get seeds then trim.. good luck!
Hostas are one of my mom’s favorite plants. I lost her a month ago and I’m looking at building her a flower memorial garden. Are you still giving away or selling hosta seeds?
Aww! I really wish I had some to give you on memory of your Mom. Send me some information via email, with the subject line on the matter, and I'll send you some of mine asap.
enjoyed the video and will try it on my Hosta this fall. do you know if these steps will also work for Tiger Liliy plants? I'm not looking to cross pollinate at this time but want to increase the number of plants I have. I have plenty of orange ones but just got a few yellow, red and peach ones. btw, do you know if I can divide the root bulbs to get more plants? the couple red ones have a bunch of roots on them. ty, John :-)
hmm..so many!!.. why don't they self-seed all over the place? I have never seen hosta seeds...I'll have to check again this year. Or maybe I had a variety that didn't produce seeds.
Wow!!! I never knew nor checked mine. I don't believe that I ever seen seed pods on my Hostas. By the way you Hosta garden is awesome!! Happy gardening.
Diane, just found you. Information is great. I rented where there are a few hosta. Two have with alot of pods this year (don't know what kind and know they won't come true but thats ok) We are moving to our house shortly with no plants of any kind. The pods are still very green. If i pick a few will they eventually turn brown and seed inside ripen? If not i won't bother. Subscribing to you. Thanks for your videos. oldfroggie🐸 Just found a comment to another that natural is best. I won't be in area, so will take 1 stalk of pods and try 😊.🌱
HI. Thank you for such informative videos. I live in Upstate NY and have an area in my garden that gets only filtered sunlight due to trees. My mistake this year was growing some sunny plants there and they just did not do well. So...I have decided to put Hostas there next year (and maybe a Chinese Maple). I have Hostas in my yard and I will try to get seed pods from there and grow them in a wet paper towel the way you do. The few backyard Hostas that I have are SO incredibly huge and sturdy that they have even survived my (unintentional) neglect this past hot summer. I want to start the seedlings soon- in October- is that too early? If it is, why? Do store-bought seeds for Hostas do well? I have heard that most store-bought don't germinate.
+Caren Kaziyev I would start them in Jan in your area, that is when I did .. you could probably start them sooner indoors.. they do grow very slow from seed so be patient..
NEVER use sandwich bags and the like to store your seeds UNLESS you prick a few tiny holes in them... you need air circulation... PAPER envelopes work best.
hi diane! i accidentally cut off the hosta scapes before the seed pods turned brown. can i still dry the pods and collect seeds? the pods are still very green but the flowers have fallen off. thank you!
I'm looking at one now. And opening a dark green pod they're loaded with perfect black seeds! I've kept many in a cool dry and dark area each time. The green never turned brown or black for me. The husk just dried up and the seeds inside would begin to split from the husk of the pods.
Gosh wish I'd seen this before chopping them off this morning...if i keep the stalks in water for a bit longer will the seeds then dry out? Think I was a bit premature in cutting them off!!
you know I am not sure but would be a great experiment as I believe I have some green ones now.. honestly I usually like and think viability is best when completely dry.. of course that is my experience of other seeds..
To: Both of you... I am doing the same. So here's what I do... (not to step on any toes, just to share individual insight): Keep them either in a shallow metal container, envelope, or glass container, and keep lids off containers. Allow them to dry out on their own. The color of the pods will not change in color, but slightly darken after harvest (varies and depends). At least that is what I have personally done and experienced. I usually keep both the seeds that are with the darkened brown-black opened pods and the green-colored ones. However, from my own experience, I have come to learn that once a green pod darkens to a dark brown-blackened color, is when they're ready to seed out. This is only while on the stalk before harvest. In other words, the pod that is ready to burst and sends its seeds out becomes dark brown to a black color and will independently open and release. And oftentimes the seeds inside these are the ones that are left that did not drop to the ground or get carried off by winds. I harvest [with pruning sheers] every seed pod when they are green in color. As well as what is left of the dark brown-black pods. I allow the green pods to dry on their own inside the containers (uncovered). Once dry, carefully remove them from the pod husks, and place them inside a labeled seed envelope with the date on it until ready to plant. And because some may not be as viable as others, you may wanna plant a small few together in each seed starter a couple of months or so before Spring. And that's due to how long the seed germination process is. Good Luck! And Happy Planting!
I have no experience , there would be way too many seeds in those pods I would think to properly germinate... In nature they break open and drop seeds.. once dry..
@@dianemummvideos I just planted like 60 undried full pods in 4 inch deep broom stick holes at strategic locations without covering them, ill let you know how it pans out!
Do you need to leave the stem on the plant until they brown, or can you trim them and leave them out to dry? I've read to trim the stems once the blossoms dry up to promote better root and leaf growth.
I always wanted to have a hosta garden . I have thrown away all my seeds every year without knowing. But not anymore. Thank you
I know many overlook this.. good luck to you
It's July 2020 right now. When they turn brown can I take the seeds out of the pods for next year? If I do...do I let them dry out for planting next year?
yes absolutely.. I would make sure they are completely dry before storing away.. store in a cool dark dry area in your home.. they should do fine..
Thanks for sharing your experience. The only experience I have with propagating hostas is discovering self sown hostas that I just found this spring for the first time in a shady, sparse lawn in back of a raised bed where I have about a dozen large hostas lining the front of the bed. There are between 20-30 two inch tall hosta scattered in the lawn. I am going to pull out the grass and weeds to create my first hosta nursery. It's in a perfect area with morning sun, afternoon shade. I just fertilized them today with a new product, to me, called Organic Gem Fish fertilizer just to give them a little boost and some TLC. I'm excited to see what kind of coloration they will have. The mother plants are about 15 year old, blue-green hostas with wrinkled ridges and texture on the one foot long leaves. They are about 24" tall. Unfortunately, I forgot the name and the source of these mother hosta plants. Hopefully, over the next few years, they will be large enough for me to begin to line my long driveway. There is currently a privet hedge there and I thought hostas might look attractive at the base of the privet. That will be a semi-shade location with about four hours if late afternoon sun, from roughly 2-6pm this time of year (July 4, 2017). I hope to keep you posted as my project progresses, provided I can bookmark and refind this video on UA-cam.
I will also try germination from seed from many different types of hosta that I have in m garden. You've given me the push to give it a try, but finding these self seeded hostas really made my day, but this is the first time I've ever seen this phenomenon in the last 35 years in this garden, so it's exciting.
Thanks again,
Dr Michael J Elinski, East Hampton, Long Island, New York (zone 7)
I will warn you some grow very slow from seed..:) but it is worth trying..
thanks DeDe.. I do a lot of dividing it is one of the most common ways.. but finding seed and growing them is just fun... to see what colors you can get..
Thank you for this information. I just found my Hostas this year all have tons of these pods, I have never noticed it before...I can't wait to harvest the seeds...
did you get some seeds this fall?
I do get a few that self seed.. not all of them produce seeds every year.. depends on the year , weather, rains, pollinators etc.. this is nature! :)
I have a lot of hosta growing in natural almost wild conditions and I never deadhead the flowers but I also never see any seedling hostas I've often wondered why.
It's been a long time since you recorded this, but is there any chance you have some seeds to share with me? I love hostas and I've got 2 so far, but they dont seem to flower. I hope to hear from you and I hope your hostas are having a better year. Thank you for making the video!
My neighbour gave me a hosta and it’s got tons of seed pots (like the one you found) they’re green at the moment so not ready for picking but I’m so excited to see what they might turn into! Thank you for the video!
That is awesome!
I haven't had luck finding a plant to harvest any seeds. Any chance you'd be willing to mail me some of you pick a nice amount this year please? I have been doing the same with Japanese maples, I love the reveal time of what you end up getting. Hope either way you are still having fun with them.
I do see some seed pods out in the garden.. Oct 2021 ... if I catch those pods at the right time I will save some...
Japanese Maples?! May have some seeds from your Japanese Maple?
I would like some hosta seeds. if interested I could send you some of my heirloom pineapple tomatoes. Yolanda in Georgia.
Diane,I always learn something from your videos.I have so many hostas and have just divided them in cutting or the root. Never thought of seeding them. Thanks Diane.
Thank you Diane for another great video. I have hostas galore, differing varieties, in my woodland gardens that I purchased at my local nursery, however, I thought to propogate one had to divide them. After the flowering was complete, I trimmed the stalks down, never realizing there were pods and seeds. I so appreciate you sharing your years of gardening experience!!!!!
Diane, Thanks for all your time, efforts, and terrific information! I am definitely going to save my hosta seeds this year and hopefully grow many more in the shade garden. I, too love hostas! Thanks again!
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That's awesome. It reminded me of these flowers that I have. They throw the flowers and when the flowers die it forms a pod full of seeds. The only way you know when the seed is done is when you look at them and you see black dots inside the pod. If you don't pick then they blow up and all the seeds goes to the floor.
thanks Catherine, appreciate your comment.. dividing is the main way people share and move hostas.. but saving seed is just fun.. hunting for seed is too.. I have to trimmed them in the past now I wait to get seeds then trim.. good luck!
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Is there a video on Hosta division? Or would that be the same way you'd divide most other ball roots?
Hostas are one of my mom’s favorite plants. I lost her a month ago and I’m looking at building her a flower memorial garden. Are you still giving away or selling hosta seeds?
Hi, no I do not have any at this time..
Aww! I really wish I had some to give you on memory of your Mom. Send me some information via email, with the subject line on the matter, and I'll send you some of mine asap.
enjoyed the video and will try it on my Hosta this fall. do you know if these steps will also work for Tiger Liliy plants? I'm not looking to cross pollinate at this time but want to increase the number of plants I have. I have plenty of orange ones but just got a few yellow, red and peach ones. btw, do you know if I can divide the root bulbs to get more plants? the couple red ones have a bunch of roots on them. ty, John :-)
Jack yes I would divide them , it works quite well I haven't done any seed growing , but have for daylilies and it works great..
hmm..so many!!.. why don't they self-seed all over the place?
I have never seen hosta seeds...I'll have to check again this year. Or maybe I had a variety that didn't produce seeds.
I feel that due to genetic engineering, certain plants, unless organically grown, tend to not do so well producing seeds at all.
I was wondering what that was😳 Oh wow🤦🏽♀️ I’ve been throwing them in the trash😞 😖😱Thanks!! For sharing!!!!
well now you know... not all of them produce seeds.. so good luck collecting if you decide to.. :) thanks for commenting..
Wow!!! I never knew nor checked mine. I don't believe that I ever seen seed pods on my Hostas. By the way you Hosta garden is awesome!! Happy gardening.
Diane, just found you. Information is great. I rented where there are a few hosta. Two have with alot of pods this year (don't know what kind and know they won't come true but thats ok) We are moving to our house shortly with no plants of any kind. The pods are still very green. If i pick a few will they eventually turn brown and seed inside ripen? If not i won't bother. Subscribing to you. Thanks for your videos. oldfroggie🐸
Just found a comment to another that natural is best. I won't be in area, so will take 1 stalk of pods and try 😊.🌱
oh, don't have a list per say but will be offering them next year , hopefully in Jan 2013.. so keep watching..thanks!
well they don't all produce seeds at least not for me here.. maybe your short season to Dale..
HI. Thank you for such informative videos. I live in Upstate NY and have an area in my garden that gets only filtered sunlight due to trees. My mistake this year was growing some sunny plants there and they just did not do well. So...I have decided to put Hostas there next year (and maybe a Chinese Maple). I have Hostas in my yard and I will try to get seed pods from there and grow them in a wet paper towel the way you do. The few backyard Hostas that I have are SO incredibly huge and sturdy that they have even survived my (unintentional) neglect this past hot summer. I want to start the seedlings soon- in October- is that too early? If it is, why? Do store-bought seeds for Hostas do well? I have heard that most store-bought don't germinate.
+Caren Kaziyev I would start them in Jan in your area, that is when I did .. you could probably start them sooner indoors.. they do grow very slow from seed so be patient..
+Diane Mumm Garden Videos Thank you, Diane. I am patient. We have loooong winters here, so I have nothing but time.... : )
NEVER use sandwich bags and the like to store your seeds UNLESS you prick a few tiny holes in them... you need air circulation... PAPER envelopes work best.
yes and thanks, I have had luck with both methods.
This was a super helpful video, I love your energy!
thanks for sharing this video! it was very informative.
how can they do that.. I do have a website picketfencegreenhouse.info.. but I have much more on facebook..
I noticed they don't all produce seeds ...
I would love to have some seeds.
Ty for the info.
you are very welcome Elizabeth..
I am noticing this year not all produced seeds so it will vary.. :)
what list , not sure what you are talking about..;)
hi diane! i accidentally cut off the hosta scapes before the seed pods turned brown. can i still dry the pods and collect seeds? the pods are still very green but the flowers have fallen off. thank you!
I am not sure but would try to let the pods dry on their own and hope for the best.. I have never done it that way.. maybe someone else can help..
I'm looking at one now. And opening a dark green pod they're loaded with perfect black seeds! I've kept many in a cool dry and dark area each time. The green never turned brown or black for me. The husk just dried up and the seeds inside would begin to split from the husk of the pods.
Great vid. This is awesome!
Are you still sending seeds? I’m interested!
not sure will see if I get them harvested ..
Gosh wish I'd seen this before chopping them off this morning...if i keep the stalks in water for a bit longer will the seeds then dry out? Think I was a bit premature in cutting them off!!
Hi Lee, not sure just leave the stalks dry and see if the seeds develop..
Idk because I've opened a dark green pod and found it loaded with seeds!
Thank you . Now I learned a lot .
Glad it was helpful!
can I pick the seed pods when there green and let them dry out and them plant them at the right time
you know I am not sure but would be a great experiment as I believe I have some green ones now.. honestly I usually like and think viability is best when completely dry.. of course that is my experience of other seeds..
I've been waiting for my hostas to grow seeds, but they don't grow any.... :-(
I took seed pods off but they're green. What to I do with them? How can I get them to dry put?
I did the same thing and do not know if I should keep them and dry them out or throw them away.
To: Both of you...
I am doing the same. So here's what I do... (not to step on any toes, just to share individual insight):
Keep them either in a shallow metal container, envelope, or glass container, and keep lids off containers. Allow them to dry out on their own. The color of the pods will not change in color, but slightly darken after harvest (varies and depends). At least that is what I have personally done and experienced.
I usually keep both the seeds that are with the darkened brown-black opened pods and the green-colored ones.
However, from my own experience, I have come to learn that once a green pod darkens to a dark brown-blackened color, is when they're ready to seed out. This is only while on the stalk before harvest.
In other words, the pod that is ready to burst and sends its seeds out becomes dark brown to a black color and will independently open and release.
And oftentimes the seeds inside these are the ones that are left that did not drop to the ground or get carried off by winds.
I harvest [with pruning sheers] every seed pod when they are green in color. As well as what is left of the dark brown-black pods. I allow the green pods to dry on their own inside the containers (uncovered). Once dry, carefully remove them from the pod husks, and place them inside a labeled seed envelope with the date on it until ready to plant.
And because some may not be as viable as others, you may wanna plant a small few together in each seed starter a couple of months or so before Spring. And that's due to how long the seed germination process is.
Good Luck! And Happy Planting!
I too keep all my seeds in the basement!
Basement or cellar. Best places IMHO.
Thanks for the video. 🤘🏻
thank you..
how long do you keep hosta seeds in the fridge?
Hi Cindy, try a month... I have done it without as well and still worked for me.. good luck!
Wow. Im gonna try this 2021 Fall. Thank you. I dont need anymore hosta also but I want to try it. Thanks for sharing.🌟💐
You should! I see more hosta pods now in my garden.. I should really collect soon..
is it possible to just plant seed pods
I have no experience , there would be way too many seeds in those pods I would think to properly germinate... In nature they break open and drop seeds.. once dry..
My blossoms just dry and fall off.. no pods on any of mine.. I inherited them from a friend
would the pod be from where the flower bud/bloom was ?
they do not all produce seeds
Can you plant the whole pod directly?
I have no experience doing so...
@@dianemummvideos I just planted like 60 undried full pods in 4 inch deep broom stick holes at strategic locations without covering them, ill let you know how it pans out!
Do you need to leave the stem on the plant until they brown, or can you trim them and leave them out to dry? I've read to trim the stems once the blossoms dry up to promote better root and leaf growth.
never done it.. I leave all as is.. but would possibly be fine.. I keep things as simple as I can..
Thank you
You're welcome
Thanks!🙏🙂
You're welcome 😊
Can I pick green hosta seed pods and let them dry off the plant
I honestly think it is best to leave them dry on the plant, natural and better drying method..
Thanks for sharing your knowledge!!!
thank you for stopping by!