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How to sow cyclamen seed
Hardy cyclamen seed should be sown as soon as possible in pans of John Innes Seed Compost, to which has been added a little extra perlite and some shredded leaf mould, preferably beech or oak. if leaf mould is not available mix multi-purpose compost with the John Innnes. Sow thinly and cover the seed with one centimetre of potting grit. Water well and stand the pans out-of-doors in a shady place to germinate naturally. Please be patient as seed germination is erratic – anything from six weeks to fifteen months !
To obtain the quickest germination of your hardy cyclamen, try to keep your pans evenly moist and dark, at around 15oC (60oF) until the seedlings begin to emerge. If sown thinly, the developing young plants may be left in the pans for up to two years, allowing the late-comers to make a start. Plant out or pot on when dormant, ideally in July or August.
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