Would you like to plant spotted lungwort in your garden or on your balcony and find out in advance about the special features of the seeds of the herbaceous medicinal plant? In this article you will find out everything you need to know about lungwort seeds.
How do I sow lungwort seeds correctly?
Lungwort seeds are cold and light germinators that should be sown in spring (March-April). Insert the seeds into the soil a maximum of 0.5 cm deep and place them in a partially to fully shaded location. Germination occurs after 2-4 weeks.
What are the special features of lungwort seeds?
The seeds of lungwort arecold germinators and light germinators. Therefore, on the one hand, they need relatively cool temperatures and, on the other hand, light for successful germination.
When is the time to sow lungwort seeds?
The ideal time for sowing lungwort seeds isearly spring from March to April. Since Pulmonaria officinalis is a cold germinator, the plant needs frost to germinate.
How do I sow the seeds of lungwort correctly?
Place the lungwort seedsno more than half a centimeter deep into the soil. The plant is a light germinator, so you should not bury the seeds in the ground.
Where can I sow lungwort seeds?
You can sow the lungwort seeds outdoors or in a bed on your balcony.
- Sowing outdoors: A partially to fully shaded location is essential. Maintain a planting distance of 15 to 20 centimeters in all directions. In this way you prevent nutrient competition.
- Cultivation on the balcony: A north or west orientation is advantageous. In the case of a sunny, south-facing location, you should set up a permanent shade area. Choose a pot with a diameter of up to 20 centimeters for each plant.
How quickly do lungwort seeds germinate?
Lungwort seeds usually germinateafter two to four weeks. It is important that you take the needs of the cold and light germinator into account and care for the roughleaf plant correctly from the start.
Tip
Sowing the lungwort seeds in autumn for the first flowering period in the following year
Spotted lungwort is an early bloomer that delights gardeners and bees from mid-March to May. So that you can enjoy the first flowers soon after sowing, you should sow the seeds outdoors in October. February is considered the ideal time for sowing in pre-cultivation.
