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Old 30-05-2006, 04:16 AM posted to rec.gardens
Bette
 
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Default Daffodils From Seed?

Bill R wrote:
John wrote:

Yesterday I collected quite a lot of daffodil seeds. As I have always
understood that daffodils are propagated from bulbs, are the seeds
sterile? If not, when should I plant them (now, or next Spring)?

The bulbs that I planted several years ago all came from the Home Depot
(the white and yellow varieties). They've been flowering and multiplying
quite well ever since. This is the first time I've noticed the seeds,
however, because I've been giving thought to digging up the bulbs after
the stalks turn yellow to redistribute the bulbs throughout the garden.


I dug up some daffodil bulbs, in that we are having some shrubs removed
and wanted to save the bulbs and replant them in the back yard.
Perhaps this is a silly question ~ but will I find seeds within the
bulb?

Truly, I did not know one could plant daffodils from seeds.
Also when I do replant them, should it be in the fall? I have my bulbs
in a paper bag where it is dark. They are cut close allowing the root
to be inserted in the ground.
Thanks.
Bette