Growing Larkspur from seed

[farah fayyaz]

I need info on growing larkspur from seed.

[Tahir Khan]

Seeds can be sown now, just remember to provide protection from frosts to young seedlings..sowing method is same like with most of the seeds.

Seeds should be covered with half an inch layer of coco coir or compost..watering is recommended with a sprayer to avoid seed disturbance during germination..cover the pots with a plastic sheet (or place the whole small sized pot in a shopping bag and tie the knot to create a green house like environment). after germination remove the plastic sheet and keep the seedlings in a shady location away from frosts and direct sun until they establish.

After you see 2-3 pair of leaves...transplant them spacing minimum six inches apart to final position.

[farah fayyaz]

should the covered pot be placed in sun? and would it be better to cover it with food wrap?

[Farhan Ahmed]

Sow just below the surface.
Germination may take upto 2 weeks. Requires cooler Temps
Food wrap is too fragile...larkspur doesn't require polythene covering.
Germination temp is 13-15 C

[Izhar]

Larkspurs germinate in 14-20 days... they grow better when sowed in situ..