Start Gerbera from seed
GERBERA FROM SEED
I want to start growing Gerbera Daisies from seed. I have some Gerbera daisies in bloom now, but don’t know how or where or when to obtain the seeds from the flower. Can someone explain this to me?
When the flower is finished blooming and fully matured, the center will become fuzzy and the ripe seeds will be on the end of the thick hairs. The seeds should be plump, hard and slightly thick in the middle. To collect seeds, place the dried flower head in a paper/plastic bag and shake to loosen the seeds. F1 hybrid plants will not produce many viable seeds and will revert to the parent plant characteristics. Gerbera jamesonii is not a hybrid, seeds can be saved from this plant and should be viable.
The best time to sow gerbera seeds is in early spring. Plant the seeds 12 weeks before setting outside. Use fresh seeds. Plant the pointed end down and fluffy top up in pre-moistened well-drained soil(1/2 peat and 1/2 perlite). Do not cover completely as they need light to germinate. Enclose the container with plastic to maintain moisture & humidity. Provide light(12 hrs of incandescent light) and bottom heat of 72-78 (22-25C). Germination takes 15-30 days. When the plants are 1″ tall transplant the seedlings into well drained potting soil. It can take up to 6 months from seed to bloom.
The tiny Gerbera seeds are expensive to buy and come in a moisture proof package with a short shelf life. Some say less than a year. Seeds should be stored in cool temperature away from light. Once you open the package you need to plant the seeds or they will loose their viablilty very quickly. Any unused seeds can be stored in the frig for a short time.
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Hello!
I bought some cut Gerberas and I enjoyed it for about a week and then it started to die…
I then hung it upside down and it allowed it to dry for decorative purposes… After it was completely dry i put in a container with some dried roses…
I was cleaning on day and knocked over that vase (it didnt break) and the gerber daisy exploded into hundred of seeds… I was excited and I just threw them all into a potted plant outside.
I think all of them germinated becuase I must have about 60 little sprouts now… I am want to transplant them but since I planted them in clusters, they are growing in clusters!
What do you recommend? They are over an inch long now, and we are going into the rainy season here in Costa Rica. Should I transplant them now or wait until they are a little older?
Also, when I transplant them, should I plant the one by one or two by two? Or replant them in clusters? I have a limited number of small containers but I can get more.
Thank you for your help.
GERBERA FROM SEED
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Dear Sir/Madam I’m a hobby plants grower I also have a small lab. I would have two question:
1) Ca I start propagating from seed gerberas in the lab and what media is ti be recommended.
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