the pods opened easily and the seeds are brown. Do not use a moisture-control variety, because excess moisture could lower germination rates for some milkweed species. A good friend I used to work with (she retired) used to bring in this 3 sided glassed box where she used to have the monarchs pod on the top. You have more control of where plants grow. Glad I found your site. Really Really cool!! Our native common milkweed seeds need a period of cold in order to germinate so starting now is perfect! Valentine Gift Ideas for a Butterfly Lover, Start or Improve your Monarch Butterfly Garden, Butterfly Garden Book for Monarchs- Instant Download, Top Tools, Supplies, and Resources for Raising Monarch Butterflies, 3 Big Advantages to Winter Sowing Milkweed, Common Milkweed Varieties that are Wintersown, Less Reliable Milkweed for a Northern Butterfly Garden. Clear, plastic gallon milk jugs with the cap off allow for rain and snow to keep the mix moist and then greenhouse-like warm, moist conditions later in the spring to help with seedling growth. I’ve tried looking everywhere, but can’t seem to find this variety in stores. Is there any way you can help me out?
It is pink and smells sweet.
The seeds need to be in the frig for a month starting at the end of December?
Thank you

  • Hi Rebecca, if you’re winter sowing in your region you can probably wait until February since you’re in a northern region…your seeds will get a natural cold stratification from your winter weather. My method for germinating milkweed seeds works with pretty much any type of Milkweed seed. eliminating the need to harden There is some info on this post about feeding/releasing adult butterflies. Are these still the super butterflies that live 6 months? Asclepias sullivantii (prairie milkweed), Once those varieties were established, our sowing options became more adventurous…, 1. You cam msg me or e mail. Sow seeds lightly on the top of the soil. Have never been so paranoid a planting a seed before! Sphagnum Moss Vs. Sphagnum Peat Moss: Are Sphagnum Moss And Peat Moss The Same, Milk Fertilizer Benefits: Using Milk Fertilizer On Plants, Milk Fed Pumpkins: Learn How To Grow A Giant Pumpkin With Milk, Ancient Flowers - Learn About Flowers From The Past, Ancient Vegetables And Fruits - What Were Vegetables In The Past Like, Gardening Tips For February – What To Do In The Garden This Month, What Is Pomology – Information About Pomology In Horticulture, What Is Olericulture: Information On The Science Of Vegetable Growing, Nemesia Plant Propagation – Tips For Propagating Nemesia Flowers, Growing Nemesia From Cuttings: Tips For Rooting Nemesia Cuttings, Growing Heirloom Seed Varieties In Kentucky, Take Time To Smell The Roses – An Unexpected Journey With A Potted Rose, Watering The Garden: Hose Watering Plants Is My Go-To Pleasure. There are complete seed starting kits with grow lights for sale now, […] Here’s more info:

    Fall Planting Milkweed Seeds

    • Hi Josie, are you looking for milkweed seeds and plants? The most ideal seed starting I have read some information from other sources that say that milkweed seeds need light for germination and therefore should not be covered with soil when planted. Milk jug cloches are easy and inexpensive to make. !