Ranunculus Seeds Sowing
Ranunculus Seeds are a much sort after cut flower, renowned for the fluffy double flowers in a rainbow of beautiful colours – from soft pastels to deep, rich maroons.
Flowering will occur later if growing ranunculus from seed in comparison to growing from corms, growing from seed will just take a little longer and a bit more patience which is ingrained in all of us flower growers!
Ranunculus need a long cool growing season and do not like temperatures exceeding 20 degrees.
Germination Tips
Ranunculus Seeds
- Best time to sow seeds is October end by the time temperature drops below 28C
- Ranunculus seeds must be raised as seedlings then Sow the seeds in the best quality potting mix that is well draining, as seeds are sown when temperatures are cooler and less light as soil will be slower to dry out. Sow 2mm deep and cover lightly. Keep moist, be careful not over water.
- Germination takes around 15 – 20 days but can take up to 4 weeks @ 18-20 degrees (heat will slow down the process).
- Ranunculus Seeds Once the seedlings have two sets of true leaves it is time to harden them off. Do this by putting the seedling outside for a few hours on the first day.
- As with any flower variety, if a seedling is under stress it will effect the quality of the bloom.
Planting Tips Ranunculus Seeds
- Choose a full sun position or part shade position in the garden that at this point has well-draining and is rich in organic matter soil.
- Ranunculus will benefit from netting support to prevent stems from snapping in high winds.
- Space each seedling 20cm apart in fact put 1 corn in 6 inch pot
- Pinch out the seedlings at around 30cm of height, this will encourage more branches = more blooms. Pinching will delay flowering by about a week.
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