When do i collect lupin seeds

Keep the soil moist throughout the germination process. It takes 15 to 75 days for lupine sprouts to appear when the soil is 55 to 70 degrees Fahrenheit. Lupine seeds that are not treated can be planted directly in the garden from September to November to take advantage of the cold winter weather. Germination for lupine seeds planted this way can take up to two years.

Lupine plants are not transplant-friendly plants. Whenever the plant's tap root is disturbed, the lupine does not survive. Karen Carter spent three years as a technology specialist in the public school system and her writing has appeared in the "Willapa Harbor Herald" and the "Rogue College Byline. By Karen Carter Updated December 19, Related Articles. If the seed is fully developed and starting to turn colour to black, they may still work!

They will need to go in the freezer for a bit once dry to mimic winter if you are in an area that gets it. Once you harvest put in freezer can u plant in ground summertime to force sprouting same year? Mine seem to bloom best second year. Sometimes you get a second bloom in fall if you cut back the flowers, but generally a one time spring bloomer here in Ontario anyways.

Name Required. Email Required. Collecting lupin seed is easy. Prev Post How long do lupins last? Are Begonias Perennials or Annuals? Cheryl 5 months ago Reply. This is a great site with easy to follow instructions love it thank you. Mrs M Gallagher 5 months ago Reply. Good for you. It is very well set and and very informative. Well done. Tracey 5 months ago Reply. Thankyou…this has been very helpful guidance.

The format is easy to follow. Odette Barnes 5 months ago Reply. Thank you so much. Patrick mccarthy 5 months ago Reply. Richard Wilkinson 5 months ago Reply. Arabella 4 months ago Reply. Wilma 3 months ago Reply. Daniel Post Author 3 months ago Reply. Pauline 3 months ago Reply. Thank you for your advise. Looking forward to an array of lupins. Liz H. Elle 2 months ago Reply. Thank you Daniel. Kathy Scott 2 months ago Reply. Continue reading below for tips on how to grow lupins from seed.

Lupins are highly attractive to bees and they fix atmospheric nitrogen in the soil. Timing Sow indoors weeks before last frost.

If starting indoors, use peat or coir pots to minimize root disturbance.