starting native plants from seed

1. How do you germinate native seeds?
2. Do I need special soil to start seeds?
3. What is the best way to start plants from seeds?
4. How do you propagate native plants?

How do you germinate native seeds?

Just take the woody pods and put them into a paper bag, in a warm, dry place, such as on top of a water heater and return a few days later and the seed is in the bag, ready to sow. Another tip with banksias is to put the pods into the oven on low heat, they pop open and release the seed.

Do I need special soil to start seeds?

Soil needs: Some seeds can be started in ordinary potting soil, while others require a porous, fine-grained seed-starting mix.

What is the best way to start plants from seeds?

Seven Steps, from Seed to Garden

1. Get the timing right. The goal with seed starting is to have your seedlings ready to go outside when the weather is favorable. ...
2. Find the right containers. ...
3. Prepare the potting soil. ...
4. Start Planting. ...
5. Water, feed, repeat. ...
6. Light, light, light! ...
7. Move seedlings outdoors gradually.

How do you propagate native plants?

Take the first cutting just below a leaf node (the point where the leaf connects to the stem). The cutting should be around four fingers long. Remove around 2/3 of the leaves from the cutting, leaving a couple at the top. You can chop or pinch them off, depending on the plant.