Do you want to grow aconite seeds in Wisconsin, but don’t know when to start them?
Starting aconite seeds is not as easy as it seems.
Here’s why:
- Aconite 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 Wisconsin’s growing season is not long enough, aconite 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 aconite seeds indoors in Wisconsin:
- To Learn More About HOW to Grow Aconite, Check Out This GUIDE!
When to Start Aconite Seeds Indoors
Depending on the type of aconite, it takes roughly 42 to 56 days (6 to 8 weeks) to grow aconite’s from seed indoors before you can transplant them into your garden. And it could take 12 to 16 weeks for your aconite to bloom!
The approximate date of when you should start your aconite seeds indoors can be found by:
- Finding the first average frost date HERE
- And then subtract 42 days from it
You can also find the average first frost date for most major cities in the below chart that I have created:
To help ensure the greatest success of your aconite 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 aconite 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 aconite plants into your garden until 2 weeks after your first frost or else your plant will potentially die or not bloom
If you want to learn WHEN to start ANY Flower Seed in Wisconsin, head over to HERE and just type in the flower you want to grow.