Hi Tony, thank you for being so accessible. Had a great crop(, the pods are growing and some have already popped open. A lot of it. For the best results when growing milkweeds from seed, simply go outdoors anytime from late fall through mid-winter and drop milkweed seeds wherever you want them in the garden, just … Only one plant got one pod! Also, any area dug up in autumn is prime real estate for critter exploration and digging…glad you have been lucky.
I’m getting some milkweed pods from a friend this week so I can plant some in my yard. That way in the spring after they sprout I can place them in the gardens exactly where I want them. For the best results when growing milkweeds from seed, simply go outdoors anytime from late fall through mid-winter and drop milkweed seeds wherever you want them in the garden, just like Mother Nature does. i show long does it take once they are in the ground? Did you know you should sow these perennial seeds in fall? Why is fall planting milkweed a good idea? The Monarch Lab recommends searching for milkweed plants along roadways, railroad tracks, bike paths, parks and vacant lots where it typically grows wild. Can you describe what the milkweed looks like when it’s blooming?
This is the first year I planted milkweed (native to northern Illinois) in my flowerbed. I live in Michigan, and have a large patch of common milkweed in my
flower/vegetable garden that increases every year. Be sure to use a weatherproof garden marker (intended for outdoor use) so your labels don’t rinse away over winter. It’s not a method I have used in our garden. The seeds do not seem to be doing anything. Growing plants from seed are one of the most economical ways to add plants to your garden. rel="nofollow ugc">Harvesting Milkweed Seeds Info