When do you sow Phormium Tenax seeds?
Question:
I have acquired some phormium tenax seed pods. When can I sow the seed?
Answer:
Phormium is a hardy perennial so the seed can be sown in late winter/late spring and late summer/autumn.
To help germination put the seed in the fridge for a 6-8 weeks prior to sowing.
Sow in a mixture of well drained compost and keep damp but not too wet as they are prone to damping off.
The seeds will take between 30 and 180 days to germinate and they can be quite difficult so give them some heat either in a greenhouse or a sunny windowsill.
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