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i harvested these from the purple hosta plants in the first pic. probably about 50 seeds (in pic #2), though i didn't count them. hostas make for GREAT landscaping. they come up (in wisconsin) in late march, with broad leaves in shades of green, sometimes striped or variegated (standard hosta foliage in pic 3). they bloom for several weeks in mid to late summer. they will tolerate almost any environment in the u.s. as long as they get a mix of sun and shade.

note: there may be a darker purple, pink or even white hosta seeds mixed in, as i harvested these from a garden with many varieties. also found on a hosta growers site, "Leaf color, leaf shape, and leaf texture in seedlings will vary tremendously from the parent hosta, and from seedling to seedling." you may end up with many varieties. :D

hostas are VERY easy to grow, and make for GREAT landscaping. once planted, they will grow on their own year after year. i make no guarantee on these seeds, as like all plants, they need proper care to germinate and mature. i will say it's best to grow them into seedlings inside, and then plant where you want them when they're a few inches tall. contact me for more detailed instructions, if you need help/suggestions. ;)

i have to start bidding at 75, just to make sure i get something in return for free shipping. *shrugs*

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I LOVE THESE... when planting them by the seeds how many seeds do you put in the hole?
Mar 30th, 2012 at 1:25:24 PM PDT by
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Some people say 1 seed per hole, with 2 or 3 holes per growing container. Some say scatter the seeds in a single layer across the surface of the growing containers...but then you have to separate the tiny seedlings into other growing containers shortly after they sprout. So, that said....I like the directions on this site...but again, for ease of growing...I'd just use 2 to 5 seeds per container.
http://www.inthecountrygardenandgifts.com/articles/hybridizing_starting_hosta_seed
Also good reference:
http://www.ehow.com/how_7513983_grow-hostas-seed-pods.html

the most important things are using sterilized or potting soil, keeping them moist and warm...and to prevent mold in such a mold-friendly environment...i suggest a spray-on product called "no damp." :D
Mar 30th, 2012 at 3:13:06 PM PDT by

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