The seed is ready when it has turned black and glossy and the seed pods go brown and start to open. They can then be sown straight away or the folowing spring if you store the seeds in a dry place.
They don't need heat. They do well with a chill but not everyone does that so I assume it's not essential.
Carrie Thomas from Touchwood aquilegias advised January in a cold GH when I got my last order from her. I cover them with grit, water and ignore til they germinate. The grit stops them drying out
Outside is Ok but there's the danger of washout and birds scrabbling in the compost.
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The seed is ready when it has turned black and glossy and the seed pods go brown and start to open. They can then be sown straight away or the folowing spring if you store the seeds in a dry place.
They don't need heat. They do well with a chill but not everyone does that so I assume it's not essential.
Carrie Thomas from Touchwood aquilegias advised January in a cold GH when I got my last order from her. I cover them with grit, water and ignore til they germinate. The grit stops them drying out
Outside is Ok but there's the danger of washout and birds scrabbling in the compost.
In the sticks near Peterborough
Next year I will have Barlow black, thanks Fidget
Your other offspring are also doing fine.
I think I will move plants to a higher position somewhere at eye level for next year - or bend down more often
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thanks for all the advice