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What a gem of a video to find. And 10 years later! Thank you

Oh my goodness. This video has me so excited! I have been wanting to propagate my own hostas for years and it is so neat to see that this is possible! It may take a lot of patience but it is an option to save some money on plants!

Amazing how you can germinate the seeds in a paper towell! Ive heard of this method before, but never tried it - gave me some new ideas. I also liked seeing the progress you showed with the seedlings as they grew. You always have great ideas that I can use for my videos too! Thanks, Diane! CK

thanks! I do love my hosta garden area.. I got to get out there and get busy however .. lots to do... I haven't been devoting much time to seed starting lately.. gosh time gets away.. I am working now on a native grass farm.. and just trying to check up with all the plants here.. thanks for stopping by again..

Omg they look gorgeous already! Thank you so much for showing the process!!

Very inspiring! Thanks for filming and posting this. 👍

This is so interesting. I want to start plants from seed. Cut down on some of the cost I spend on plants every year.

Thank you so much Diane! Did you know that the late August "Lily" cultivar is 46 bucks!!!! I said no way and I did the paper towel baggy method and got germination! So exciting! This particular cultivar is from neighbor's garden and no other hosta so I am hoping will produce true to parent! The very large leaves also ensure that there is very little light for weeds to grow underneath! A true bonus and gorgeous fragrant flowers!

I've used the paper towel method and the seeds have started to sprout after one day! So thanks! 😀

I'm looking forward to the update and seeing the colors. That will be neat.

a sure sign of spring when plants start growing :)

Saving my seeds this year!!

I tried this out and it worked like a charm! Thank you so much :)

I don't own any hostas but after going out to lunch at buffalo wild wings I noticed their hostas had tons of seed pods so of course I collected a few. I can't wait to try this brand new plant in my garden. I'd love to buy some of your seeds since you have tons and like you said you don't need any more plants.

thanks Kim.. wait till the next one, more fun coming hopefully today , appreciate you coming by..:)

I literally dreamed last night about doing paper towel method! Thank you for the video.

Yay!! My Hosta seeds are starting to pop through the seed. It's only been 8 days since I started to germinate them and had them placed on the refrigerator for warmth. I can't wait to see how they turn out.

Not everyone will understand..only the serious plant addict will; but I am so excited to try this...I feel like I won the lottery. I have about 65 variety and ordered another 15 this year and will probably order about 20-25 new variety by end of Spring 2014. I was always curious about propagation, I thought it was only by division, so this is very exciting to me. Can't wait till 2015. ...Can I jump up and down now....:-)

That's very interesting Diane it will be fun to see if they turn out to be very different from the parent plant.

"we got some action" I love it!

Great job Thank you

Thanks Great instruction

A great video keep up the great work I love you how to gardening videos advice and help

This method worked for me and what a thrill Wish I did this for the few hosta seeds I saved They are a month in the seeds tray and nothing to report yet

I started my hosta this way and they have sprout like crazy in 6 days. The paper towel and zip lock bag.

I saved my seeds after watching your Hosta seed saving video last year. This year in January my seeds sprouted in the paper towel I planted them in the soil. They are growing well but pretty slow. Is it normal Diane? I can't wait to see an update. Thanks for an awesome video.

How fantastic...I'm new to gardening and now I want to try and grow some...... besides hostas what are some easy plants that don't requier to much know how I live in south texas and Its over 100 degrees here in the summer any tip would be great I am growing a pineapple I dud what you did and its getting pretty big

Mrs Diane My seedlings are leafing out now one leaf on each plant should I open the top of the dome Now ? I have them in a tray under led lights inside.. will they have enough time to grow so I can plant them in the ground before winter ? Can I give them miracle grow ? Not sure what to do thanks Diane I have close to 300 plants I want to get the most out of these seedlings ..

What do you do with the paper towel method? Obviously they're laid out on the paper towel... do you wet it? Keep it wet? Do you put it in anything like a greenhouse tray or something? Thanks so much for your video!! I collected soooo many seeds last year, kept them in the basement, and now I'm excited!

This is a great video. I love Hosta's too. When we purchased our home there were Hosta's covered over with leaves and brush. With a little TLC they are big and beautiful. I recently purchased some seeds on Ebay. Judging from your jar and what I paid, one could do quite well selling seeds! I'm most interested in seeing what I will REALLY get since the seeds are said to be a certain variety. Someone must not know that they are not specific. We shall see what I get. Sadly I jumped right into placing them in a pot without paper towel germinating but I will still make the best of it.

I bougth some hosta seeds on ebay, but they are small and round. I cannot get any of them to sprout ater weeks. I guess I should go to lowes and buy one.

hostas young shoots are also edible =)

so then what your correct meant was the black seed should be sticking out of the soil and the growth root should be in the soil??

Is rhere a video on the paper towel method for germination? Thanks!

mine are growing slow too...

Hi I have a question I have a heating mat I have them in a paper towel on the mat but they are drying out super quick Should I take it off the mat until they germinate or if they do and when they do plant them in a tray and put back on the mat ? How should I do this

Hello, I planted a number of seeds in February & April in small pots, and probably have 30 hostas about 2-3 inches tall. It's November in Massachusetts and the hosta plant outside I took the seeds from is now completely yellow due to the change in seasons and it will come back next year. However, now about half of the seedlings I have inside are turning yellow too. My question is what happens to the seedlings over the winter? Are these expected to turn yellow, fade, then come back next year? Should I continue watering lightly over the winter? Thank you,

Im Growing Hosta seeds Indoors Using your method I did change a few things I started the seeds In paper damp paper towels all germinated . I'm using clear portion cups with seed starting mix and Led lighting I have a heating matt however it is 80 degrees here already I know Im starting a little late I was wondering when the plants start to grow good should I uncover them I have the tops to the portion cups should I poke holes in the tops of the lids and put the lids on ?

ok. I have baby hostas now. when can they be transplanted outdoors? the are about 2 inchs tall now but last frost fo me is may 15th and my mature hosta are starting to come up.

I kept my stalk with seed in the freezer. Its april. Is this paper towel process my best bet?

vinca is good for hot, but wouldn't try them from seed , tricky, I would purchase the plants.. they love heat.. and can handle some drought too.. just see what others grow in your area .. this is always a good indication what does well in your area..

Ok is this a dumb question? My hosta seeds are all encased in a green seed pod. If you open them up, there's a tiny black seed. So what you planted doesn't look like but doesn't look like mine in either form. which do I start as a plant? Big green or tiny black?? Thanks for your help

Hi! I've been trying to germinate my hosta seeds for about a week and nothing so far ...abt how long does it take? Thank you in advance! ☺

I have been wondering if the stratification was really necessary. I got my seeds from eBay. They are tiny. They look like Poppy seeds. Different sort of hosta I guess. I am familiar with that kind as well. A lot of hosta don't produce seeds at all which is no fun.

when can the hosta seedlings be planted outdoors

how long does it take from start to 2-3 inch plants?

you want to share

I want to put some in a mostly shady area near my outhouse. Can I simply plant the seeds in the dirt? I live in middle Tennessee. Should I plant the seeds now or wait until spring?

Do hosta seeds have to be stratified before they will germinate like evergreens and garlic? If so, how long should they be in the refrigerator? I want to cross pollinate some hostas this year and see what happens.

How fat do you plant them apart when theyre ready to plant outside

How often do you water them?

Hi, no I haven't ever had or grown an orchid... I think I am imtidated by them..:)

Did she ever do an update?

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ANYONE HAVE HOSTAS GROWING INDOORS? LIKE HOUSE PLANTS? I WANT TO TRY

They kinda look like dahlia seeds

You keep saying your paper towel method and you mentioned a plastic bag. I wish you had shown that part. Did you put them outside when you said you had them in the sun? Were the seeds in the paper towel inside a plastic bag outside? I'm lost.

I am trying to remove Hostas, I wanted to know why the hell someone would plant this. Espiscally right next to the drive way. Like Random rabbit and Squirrel pop out of it.