Do you want to grow xerophyllum seeds in Iowa, but don’t know when to start them?
Starting xerophyllum seeds is not as easy as it seems.
Here’s why:
- Xerophyllum 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 Iowa’s growing season is not long enough, xerophyllum 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 xerophyllum seeds indoors in Iowa:
- To Learn More About HOW to Grow Xerophyllum, Check Out This GUIDE!
When to Start Xerophyllum Seeds Indoors
Depending on the type of xerophyllum, it takes roughly 30-60 days (1 to 2 months) to grow xerophyllum from seed indoors before you can transplant them into your garden. And it could take 95 days for your xerophyllum to bloom!
The approximate date of when you should start your xerophyllum seeds indoors can be found by:
- Finding the fall average frost date HERE
- And then subtract 30 days from it
You can also find the average fall frost date for most major cities in the below chart that I have created:
To help ensure the greatest success of your xerophyllum 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 xerophyllum 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 xerophyllum plants into your garden until 2 weeks after your fall frost or else your plant will potentially die or not bloom
If you want to learn WHEN to start ANY Flower Seed in Iowa, head over to HERE and just type in the flower you want to grow.
