I see green seed heads ripenening, and I'm thirsting for the harvest time so I can propagate more. But now I wonder, will seeds do it for me or do I have to actually take from the root next spring (or even now, before frost)?
Thanks for your help.
2006-10-13 15:48:54 · 4 answers · asked by dumbdumb 4 in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
Seeds will produce plants but may take years to produce flowers. Collect seeds, allow them to dry thoroughly, wrap in foil and refrigerate over winter. Plant in spring in a protected area, barely covering with soil. Propagation by root is also an option- try root cuttings taken in spring. Monkshood is a beautiful woodland plant but be cautious when handling roots - wash your hands after handling - it is poisonous.
2006-10-13 17:01:57 · answer #1 · answered by grab a plate 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
As one of the others said Monkshood is an annual, so cannot be propogated by the roots as you would for perennial plants.
Collect the seeds only when ripe, not while green.
When the seed pods start to open is the best time to collect them.
As they are an annual they grow, flower, seed and die in one cycle so there growth is fast.
Once you have collected them, keep them till the spring then sow as any other flowering plant.
2006-10-20 01:48:07 · answer #2 · answered by tassie 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You should use the seeds, monkshood is an annual. If you have children warn them that the seeds are not peas, because monkshood is extremely poisonous.
2006-10-13 17:02:59 · answer #3 · answered by Shinkirou Hasukage 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
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2006-10-20 04:14:08 · answer #4 · answered by ambilly 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋