Do you want to grow epimedium seeds in Michigan, but don’t know when to start them?
Starting epimedium seeds is not as easy as it seems.
Here’s why:
- Epimedium Seeds must be consistently watered, receive at least 8 hours of sunlight a day, & be kept at room temperature of at least 70 degrees Fahrenheit.
So if you don’t consistently water them they won’t germinate. If they aren’t in a room that is at least 70 degrees Fahrenheit they won’t sprout. And if it receives 8 hours of sunlight the plant itself won’t grow.
- Because Michigan’s growing season is not long enough, epimedium seeds cannot be sowed outside and should only be started indoors.
Because of this, I’m going to teach you the ideal time to start epimedium seeds indoors in Michigan:
- To Learn More About HOW to Grow Epimedium, Check Out This GUIDE!
When to Start Epimedium Seeds Indoors
Depending on the type of epimedium, it takes roughly 28-42 days (4 to 6 weeks) to grow epimedium from seed indoors before you can transplant them into your garden. And it could take 1 year for your epimedium to bloom!
The approximate date of when you should start your epimedium seeds indoors can be found by:
- Finding the last average frost date HERE
- And then subtract 28 days from it
You can also find the average last frost date for most major cities in the below chart that I have created:
To help ensure the greatest success of your epimedium seeds germinating you should:
- Use a heat mat to ensure the gardening pot remains at 70 degrees Fahrenheit
- Use a grow light to control how much light your epimedium seeds receive
- Water your seeds with a spray bottle to ensure your seeds are not overwatered
It should also be noted that you will not want to introduce your epimedium plants into your garden until 2 weeks after your last frost or else your plant will potentially die or not bloom
If you want to learn WHEN to start ANY Flower Seed in Michigan, head over to HERE and just type in the flower you want to grow.
