Propagating forget-me-nots by seed is straightforward. It is only important that you sow them in good time in the previous year. The spring-flowering species do not flower until the second year. How to sow forget-me-nots.

Sown forget-me-nots usually only flower in the second year

The right time for sowing

Forget-me-nots are sown at the same time as the flower has its main flowering period, i.e. in May. You can still sow 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 flower as early as March the following year.

If you thought too late about planting the seeds, you can do so later. However, the young plants then need good winter protection. The flowering time is delayed by a few weeks.

How to sow forget-me-nots

  • Prepare the seed bed or seed pots (€16.68).
  • simple garden soil without fertilizer will do
  • Scatter seeds flat and thin
  • do not cover if possible (light germs!)
  • Keep seed moist but not wet

Prick after emergence

It takes between two and three weeks for the seeds to germinate. As soon as the seedlings 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 out by the end of summer

If the forget-me-not was sown in the seed bed or in pots, it must be placed outdoors by the beginning of autumn. Do not forget to water the young plants regularly, as they must not dry out under any circumstances.

Prefer forget-me-nots in the house

If very early flowering is desired in the year, prefer forget-me-nots indoors in autumn. To do this, sow the seeds in pots or window boxes. (€109.00)

Place the seed pots in a cool and bright place, for example in a cool conservatory. You can then plant them in the garden in spring.

Bringing it forward at home is time-consuming and only worthwhile if you have a lot of space. You can get pre-grown plants for little money at a hardware store or garden center.

tips

Forget-me-nots self-seed in the garden. The seeds are ingested by animals or carried through the garden in their fur. If you want to prevent self-seeding, cut off inflorescences as soon as they have faded.

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