How to grow lilies from seed. Lily seed is easy to grow.                                          lilium, lily Lilyfield Farm CATALOGUE Canada                                                                       

Growing Lily Seed
For 'quick-types' these include many asiatics and trumpets.

lily seed pod Many lilies grow quickly from seed.  Collect the seed in fall, store it in the fridge for winter.  Plant lily seed much like any other seed.  A good potting mix with lots of vermiculite and perlite.


This photo: Seed pod with vinyl label identifying parentage.

lily seedsPlace seed at least a half an inch apart and cover with the mix. Cover the pot with a layer of plastic.
Place your pot in a warm place until germination begins.  Then put your pot under lights or in a window.  The little lilies will appear like blades of grass coming up!

This photo: Tetraploid seed from Orienpets. Seed is kept in paper envelopes.
Lily seedlings at Lilyfield Farm. Transplant to your garden when weather permits.  Remember to water them their first year out.  They will have tiny little bulbs.
Expect some bloom the coming year with more in the next season.

This photo:  These seedlings were kept in the shade of our deck to conserve moisture and allow any late seeds to germinate.  They were planted out later in summer.


More detailed information is at the North American Lily Society pages.

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