Hi Bernieh, I put a tutorial on the seed starting forum just a couple weeks ago and I used petunias for the info. Petunia Seeds Germination. You can see how the petunia seeds are already escaping and adhering to the sticky sepals. Petunia seeds germinate within 10 days after sowing, while some may take about 3 weeks. Use sharp scissors to cut off the darkened, already cracked, but not yet opened boxes and … Collect the petunia seeds and keep them simple. Step by step instructions on how to collect petunia seeds. A universal favorite can be seen everywhere: on flowerbeds, in suspended flowerpots, in containers on window sills and balconies. Asked July 25, 2016, 4:18 PM EDT. It's the " collecting seeds, tips wanted please", started by jacquelyn, topic. If you were to remove the flower, you would see the pointed seedpod located inside of the sepal (which is sticky). Petunia - a grateful flower: happy gardeners all summer. How to Collect Petunia Seeds. This works for wave petunias, super petunia and standard petunias. The ideal temperature range to maintain seedlings is 65° F. during day and 55° F. at nighttime. Getting seeds. Remove the plastic sheet as soon as the seeds start sprouting. Step 1 Inspect the petunia plants after the flowers have faded and the petals begin to fall off. Petunias thrive as summer annuals in all U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones, producing season-long blooms in gardens and containers. Thanks. If you live in warmer southern climates, saving Petunia seeds will not be much of an issue for you; however, if you live in a colder climate region, then your Petunias will usually die in the winter and you will need to save Petunia seeds and re-plant the following season. Petunia seeds are located in a seedpod at the base of the flower. Hello, I watched a very good video online about how to collect petunia seeds. Pétunias Jardin D'hiver Entretien Des Plantes Instructions Étape Par Étape Conseils De Jardinage Conseils Pratiques Jardins Artisanat De … I do not see any of those on my petunia. The pod contains numerous seeds that look like tiny, dark balls. Collecting petunia seeds. Each petunia flowers produce many small seeds, so you only need to save seeds from three or four plants to have enough to plant your garden next year. Petunias are so reliable and have such a wide variety of uses that it’s no wonder it’s one of the most popular garden flowers today.It’s simple to buy a couple of petunia seedlings to fill one planter, but for mass plantings and garden edging, growing petunias from seed is the way to go. How to Harvest Double Petunia Seeds. Locate the seed pod, which is an oblong, swollen pod produced where the flower was located. Simply because, I must satisfy my curiosity of just how well collected petunia seed will perform. You just need to follow some rules. I have heard mixed reviews, but most people seem to be satisfied. To collect them, let a few of the blossoms die back naturally (don't deadhead them). Is there a season/month at which they start appearing? You need to know how to collect petunia seeds at home to prolong lush flowering, and then the favorite flowers will be enjoyed in the next year. Place the seedlings in a bright area, but away from direct sunlight. I just gotta know for myself! I am collecting petunia seed this year for the first time ever. It sure is easy enough to get the seed. It is best to collect the seeds of petunia to produce a dry sunny day. Seed collection. It showed small seed pods that can be collected when they turn brown. Some people recommend putting empty tea bags or home made mini-sacks over flowers to collect certain types of flower seed before it disperses.