Planting Blue Wild Indigo (False Indigo) Seeds! Seed Scarification & Cold Stratification Process

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Welcome to our comprehensive tutorial on planting Blue Wild Indigo (False Indigo) from seed! 🌱 In this video, we'll guide you through the process of scarifying and cold stratifying these native flower seeds, ensuring successful germination and healthy growth. Blue Wild Indigo, with its stunning blue flowers, is a beautiful addition to any garden and provides essential habitat for pollinators.
Follow along as we demonstrate the steps to prepare your seeds for planting, including scarification to break through their tough outer coating and cold stratification to mimic the natural winter conditions necessary for germination. Whether you're a seasoned gardener or a beginner, this tutorial will equip you with the knowledge to cultivate these gorgeous flowers in your own garden.
Don't miss out on the opportunity to add this lovely native plant to your landscape! Watch the video now and get started on your Blue Wild Indigo gardening journey. 🌿
#BlueWildIndigo #PlantingTutorial #NativeGardening #GardeningTips #SeedScarification #ColdStratification #Gardening101 🌼🌞🌱
How To Plant False Indigo: brightlanegardens.com/grow-false-indigo-from-seed/
Cold Stratification Process: brightlanegardens.com/cold-stratification-of-seeds/
How To Harden Off Seedlings: brightlanegardens.com/harden-off-seedlings/
00:00 Intro
00:23 Blue False Indigo Characteristics
01:32 Seed Scarification
03:23 Cold Stratification
06:38 Soil Mix For Planting
09:08 Planting Trays
11:53 Watering
12:21 Labeling
12:43 Germination Rates
14:24 Humidity Domes

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@dennisvenable5202 2 ай бұрын

Great video I enjoyed the the information. And your smile the whole time . Thank you.

@BrightLaneGardens 2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

@rosemarythyme6351 2 ай бұрын

New sub here. I'm so grateful to have found your channel! I wanted in-depth info from an experienced grower on starting Baptisa seeds and you fit the bill 110%. Thanks so much!

@BrightLaneGardens 2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for your kind words! There’s nothing more satisfying than starting these beautiful flowers from seed!

@SylvieZ Ай бұрын

The “baig” pronunciation of “bag” tells me you live near the lakes, like me. ❤️

@BrightLaneGardens Ай бұрын

Hahaha love this comment! You’re spot on, born in the thumb but now up in Northern Michigan. My husband never misses a chance to make fun of my pronunciation of bagel 😁😁

@wudangmtn 26 күн бұрын

Good info, thanks.

@BrightLaneGardens 21 күн бұрын

Thank you for watching!

@Leonidimus59 Ай бұрын

Thanks, just what I was looking for! Wild indigo is really hard to find in nurseries.

@BrightLaneGardens Ай бұрын

Don’t know where you are located but we have it here! Both blue and white - so beautiful! Located just west of Traverse city. If you go to the “Grow it build it” blog they have a great list of native nurseries across the US - maybe there’s one close to you!

@Leonidimus59 Ай бұрын

@@BrightLaneGardens Thanks for the tip - it's a good blog. I found a native nursery in TN near me. Not needed right now, since I'm already growing Baptisia from seed, but good to have them for future projects.

@PorchGardeningWithPassion 4 ай бұрын

Good stuff! I only have one seed I need to scratch, but I plan to use your technique when I do that.

@BrightLaneGardens 4 ай бұрын

Always approach it with a 'less is more' attitude, you can always scratch more but you can't take any scratches away if you take off too much of the shell. Keep me posted!

@begarza8218 3 ай бұрын

I have white indigo seeds in my fridge in damp sand but I had no idea they needed to be scratched first.

@BrightLaneGardens 3 ай бұрын

It is possible that they’ll still sprout, but you’ll get a much better germination rate if you scar/scratch the seed shell. You can still do it now, but be very very gentle as the moisture will have already softened that shell a little. You can use a (clean) nail file or high grit sandpaper (400 range) since your seeds have already been dampened

@jamieclinard5807 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for this video! I tried to germinate some of these seeds last year with no success. I didn’t know I needed to scratch the seeds or that they needed stratification. I’ll be trying your steps wish me luck!

@BrightLaneGardens 4 ай бұрын

I hope the scarring method helps your success rate! Just apply light pressure and scratch until you notice a duller appearance on the shell of the seed. So far I’m at an 80% germ rate for my false indigo, hoping a few more pop up still!

@jamieclinard5807 3 ай бұрын

Update- out of 25 seeds, 24 germinated!

@tory464 Ай бұрын

💚👍

@BrightLaneGardens 21 күн бұрын

😀

@kathbiddle-dutton7069 3 ай бұрын

Hi thanks ..helps 👍 in Delaware I planted larkspur, columbine, butterfly weed n marigolds in milk jugs back in November. I have sprouted an am now being very careful about frost ( butterfly weed n marigolds no sprouting) .. we actually have colder nights now than in December n January 🤦‍♀️. Thinking I could do the stratification then plant seeds in milk jugs n place outside in garden. I don’t have anyplace in-house to do this ? Any thoughts?

@BrightLaneGardens 3 ай бұрын

Don't fret! So many people (including myself) are struggling with their winter sown plants right now. The quickest and easiest option is to get yourself one of these mini portable greenhouses amzn.to/4aaO1re - they're inexpensive and easy to move around to cover your plants when colder temps are forecasted. Keep in mind that your native plants are able to withstand a lot of these fluctuations as they occur in nature as well! But a mini green house would put your mind at ease for frost protection. If you're forecasted to get a VERY cold night, you can cover the mini greenhouse with additional material (I have used old comforters or the fabric painters canvas before). Just make sure you remove the cover in the morning. I hope everything makes it and we can all greet spring with some sunshine and green plants!

@sarahnelson8814 2 ай бұрын

When do I transplant these outside? Any tips on how to transition them?

@sarahnelson8814 2 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for the video by the way! I'm excited to try with the seeds I was given!

@BrightLaneGardens 2 ай бұрын

I haven’t transplanted mine yet - I’m in Northern Michigan and we’re still getting some 25-30 degree nights! I’ll likely transplant after Mother’s Day to be safe, but when I do I typically take a full week to “harden” them off. In the meantime I’m going to up plant them in larger containers with fresh soil + compost to encourage as much root growth as possible before transplanting. For hardening off, I leave them in that same container and start putting them outside during the day *in indirect sunlight* and I bring them in at night. I’ll do a video when I start this process! It is the same process I follow for all of my indoor seedlings (native plants, veggies, etc)

@BrightLaneGardens 2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for watching! I’m so glad you found it