The seeds of the hollyhocks are robust and easy to germinate, but they are also edible and, with their slightly nutty taste, quite tasty. So the hollyhock fits not only in the classic cottage garden, but in practically every garden.

The seed pods form after flowering in late summer

Can I sow the seeds of my own hollyhocks?

You can easily collect the seeds of your own hollyhock and sow them when needed. For this you should keep the collected seeds dry and then dry, cool and dark. However, do not rely on the fact that the hollyhocks sown in this way will flower in the color of the original plant, because you do not know which genetic material was passed on to the seeds.

Hollyhocks are among the dark germs, so the sown seeds must always be covered with a little soil. You can prefer the hollyhocks both indoors and sow them outdoors. Water the seeds well and keep them moist, but not too wet, during the germination period. They tolerate waterlogging just as little as the adult plants.

After about 14 to 21 days, the first seedlings will appear. As soon as they have become strong young plants, you can transplant them to the desired location. If you have grown the hollyhocks indoors or in a heated greenhouse during the winter, you should wait until there is no longer a threat of frost before transplanting, as the young plants are still quite sensitive.

Where can I buy hollyhock seeds?

Hollyhock seeds are quite common on the market. You can get the seeds in specialist shops, on the Internet and often even in the supermarket. However, special flower colors or varieties cannot be found everywhere. Look for them in specialist shops, in garden centers or on the Internet. There you will find hollyhocks with beautiful double or exotic-looking black-red flowers.

How can I use hollyhock seeds?

The slightly nutty taste of hollyhock seeds goes well in salads. You can also roast the seeds in a hot pan without oil and lightly salt them. They are also used in medicine, where they are used to treat fever. They are also said to have a diuretic effect.

The most important things about the seeds of the hollyhock:

  • edible
  • Taste: slightly nutty
  • Healing effect: antipyretic, diuretic
  • self-seeding
  • dark germs
  • easy to germinate

tips

If you would like to use the seeds of the hollyhock in the kitchen, then only use organic quality from your own garden or from a certified trade.

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Vegetable garden