How warm should it be...

[Big Smile]

I have double yellow datura seeds that I just received last week.
Can I directly sow them outside or should I start them off inside, I know it's late now but I still want to try. What is the best method of doing this, I've never grown these from seed before.

I think if you start them indoors you will get earlier blooms. You can soak the seed in warm water for a couple days then plant .
For faster germination put the seed between paper towels, moisten the towels and place in a plastic bag in a warm place, like a sunny window .
Check the seeds every day to make sure the towel is damp. When the seed begins to sprout plant them so they are just covered with soil. Use a light soiless mix. You should see growth in 2 or 3 days.

Good Luck!

Clara

[Eeyore]

It got to 15 here today so I stuck them out for a couple of hours. They were just fine until the sun got on their leaves and they started to droop. I brought them in then.

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It got to 15 here today so I stuck them out for a couple of hours. They were just fine until the sun got on their leaves and they started to droop. I brought them in then.

Lyn , with temp. of 15 your snow will soon be gone.

I put my seedlings in filtered sun to harden up.

Clara

[butterfly]

I forgot to soak the seeds

I started more last week

They will take for ever to germinate, right? or will they rot in the soil first?

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I forgot to soak the seeds

I started more last week

They will take for ever to germinate, right? or will they rot in the soil first?

Butterfly, I don't think the seeds will rot they will just take longer to germinate.

Put the container in a warm place they need heat to germinate , they may surprise you.

Clara

[butterfly]

I forgot to soak the seeds

I started more last week

They will take for ever to germinate, right? or will they rot in the soil first?

Butterfly, I don't think the seeds will rot they will just take longer to germinate.

Put the container in a warm place they need heat to germinate , they may surprise you.

Clara

I have them on top of the fridge, 2 weeks now. One is just barely showing today

Whoopie!!