18 Common Milkweed Pods with Seeds, Asclepias Syriaca,2023 Fall Crop. Monarch H
18 Common Milkweed Pods with 1,800 – 3,600 Seeds, Asclepias Syriaca, No Chemicals 2023 Fall Crop100-200 seeds per podProperly dried, banded to prevent floss from escaping podSeeds/floss need to be separated (paper bag method best – shake seeds with floss in paper bag. Cut corner of bag to remove seeds.) Fall/winter planting recommended for best germination rateCold stratification recommended before spring planting (put seeds in wet paper towel and refrigerate for 2 weeks)The perennial common milkweed adds beautiful pink blooms to any gardenNon-GMO, Native to the Midwest and eastern U.S. It prefers full sun and loamy, mesic soil, but it can tolerate a wide variety of conditions.Attracts monarch butterflies, bees, and many other pollinating insectsEasy to grow, requires little maintenance and thrives in zones 3-9Fall seed plantingPlant seed in fall in a sunny location. Simply sprinkle seeds on well-tilled soil and pat them down, add a top dressing of soil, and water them in. Fall-sown seed will be naturally stratified outside.Spring seed plantingYou can plant milkweed seeds in early spring as soon as the soil can be worked, but they will need to be stratified for 2 to 3 months in the refrigerator before planting in spring for better germination.When emerging milkweeds have three to four sets of leaves, thin seedlings to 6 inches apart.Starting seeds indoors in winterYou can also start stratified seeds indoors in late winter. Sow 2 to 3 seeds in a pot filled with seed-starting mix, cover with ¼ inch of mix, water lightly and set under lights. Germination takes 7 to 10 days. Plant seedlings outside in a sunny spot when they have 3 to 4 sets of leaves and the ground is warm.18 Pods with Seeds included.International shipping is not available due to customs regulations on imports.
