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There is nothing more exciting than growing your own iris seedlings; whether they come from crosses you've made yourself, someone else's crosses, or a bee's crosses. Every time a seedling flowers for the first time, it's like Christmas! And it really is SO easy. Iris seeds can be planted anytime, but the best time to do so is in the fall/winter and VERY early spring months.
Turn Your Seed into a Garden
1. Choose the Right Containers
You can plant seeds in almost any type of container, as long as it's at least 2-3 inches deep and has some drainage holes. If you're into DIY, you can start by growing seedlings in yogurt pots, milk cartons, or even a paper cup.
2. The “potting soil”
Choose the potting soil that is suitable for raising seedlings.
NOTE: Do not use soil from your garden or reuse potting soil from your houseplants. Start with a fresh, sterile mix that will ensure healthy, disease-free seedlings.
3. Planting
Some of the small seeds can be sprinkled directly on the surface of the soil. Larger seeds must be buried. After planting, you must moisten the newly planted seeds. To speed germination, cover the pots with wet paper or a plastic dome. This will help keep the seeds moist before they germinate. When you see the first signs of green, you must remove the cover.
4. Water, fertilize, repeat
As the seedlings grow, you must keep the soil moist but not soggy. Allow the soil to dry slightly between waterings. Remember to fertilize the seedlings regularly with liquid fertilizer.
5. Light
Seeds need a lot of light. Set the lamps on a timer for 15 hours a day. If you're growing in a window, choose a south-facing orientation. Rotate the pots regularly so the plants don't lean into the light. If you're growing under lights, adjust it so it's just a few inches above the tops of the seedlings. Remember that seedlings also need darkness so they can rest. As the seedlings get bigger, increase the lamps.
6. Moving them outdoors
It's not a good idea to bring your seedlings straight from the sheltered environment of your home into the garden. You've been nurturing and caring for these seedlings for weeks, so they need to be gradually acclimated to the great outdoors. About a week before you plan to plant the seedlings in the garden, place them outside in a sheltered spot (partial shade, sheltered from wind) for a few hours, then bring them back inside at night. Gradually expose them to more and more sunlight and wind over the course of a week or 10 days. A cold frame is a great place to harden off plants.
