I also got some calceolaria seeds this year. This is my first time trying them. Found this on the net-----
Growing Calceolaria (indoor) from Seeds
Plant type: Glasshouse biennial
Uses: Pot plant
Sowing: 15 – 20 0C. Do not cover with vermiculite
Germination 2 – 3 weeks.
Light is essential for germination Approximate crop timing (mid season)
Sowing to transplanting 4 – 5 weeks (transplant both large and small seedlings to maintain
a good colour balance) sow August – October for flowering
December onwards. Sowing to flowering 16 – 18 weeks
