MariposaMaid said:Speaking of cute bulbils, here is a thread with info and links to info on how to treat the Hardy Begonia (Begonia grandis) bulbils from me. Hopefully we can all add our experiences and ask questions over on the Seed Forum.
The thread "Begonia grandis?" in Seeds forum
Since HBs emerge so late (sometimes end of June) I would suggest planting them now in a pot or six pack or container just to keep track of them, After reading above thread and links, keep pot indoors or place outside. If you haven't grown them before take a picture of the seedlings for future reference
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You have received fresh
bulbils from my Hardy Begonia plants. Hardy Begonias produce both seeds in the flower heads and bulbils found along the leaf axils. Seed is fine and dust like. I included some dried flower heads in the same pack with the pink Hardy Begonia bulbils so you could try both seed and bulbils. Did not send flower heads for the white flowered 'alba' Begonia grandis.
Bulbils:
Recommended:
As soon as possible, sow the bulbils in pots, on the surface of the moist soil, then stick the pots in a plastic bag in the fridge for 4-8 weeks. This will mimic what would naturally occur in the garden. After you take them out they should germinate at room temperature in one to two weeks. Make sure to keep the soil moist at all times.
Do the same for seeds by crushing dried flower heads and sprinkling over moist soil.
