Propagate forget-me-nots by sowing them is uncomplicated. The only important thing is that you sow them in good time the previous year. The spring-flowering species only bloom in the second year. This is how you sow forget-me-nots.
How can I sow forget-me-nots correctly?
To sow forget-me-nots, you should start in May. Use simple garden soil without fertilizer, scatter the seeds flat and thinly and keep them moist but not wet. After germination, separate the plants to a distance of 20 centimeters.
The right time for sowing
Forget-me-nots are sown at the same time as the flower has its main blooming period, i.e. in May. You can still sow seeds until the end of July.
The earlier you sow forget-me-nots, the stronger the young plants will be. If the weather is good, they will bloom the following year from March onwards.
If you thought about planting the seeds too late, you can do it later. However, the young plants then need good winter protection. The flowering period is delayed by a few weeks.
How to sow forget-me-nots
- Prepare the growing bed or pots
- simple garden soil without fertilizer is enough
- Spread seeds flat and thinly
- If possible, do not cover (light germination!)
- Keep seeds moist but not wet
Prick out after emergence
It takes between two and three weeks for the seeds to germinate. As soon as the plants have formed three to four pairs of leaves, they are pricked out. If you have sown the forget-me-nots on the spot, separate the plants at a distance of 20 centimeters.
Plant until the end of summer
If the forget-me-not was sown in the growing bed or in pots, it must be placed outdoors by the beginning of autumn. Don't forget to water the young plants regularly, as they must not dry out under any circumstances.
Prefer forget-me-nots in the house
If you want very early flowering in the year, grow forget-me-nots indoors in the fall. To do this, sow the seeds in pots or balcony boxes.
Place the seed containers in a cool, bright place, for example in a cool winter garden. You can then plant them in the garden in spring.
Moving forward in the house is time-consuming and only worth it if you have a lot of space. You can get pre-grown plants for little money at hardware stores or nurseries.
Tip
Forget-me-nots sow themselves in the garden. The seeds are picked up by animals or carried around the garden in their fur. If self-sowing is to be prevented, cut off inflorescences as soon as they have faded.
