How do you grow begonia from seed.?

Question

I have tried a few times unsucsessfully. cannot get them to germinate. do I need a specially fine compost.

Answer 1

Wet paper towel in a plastic zip type bag, add seeds, sunny south window. Watch for sprouts, transplant to soil. Begonia cuttings (all except tuberous b) will root in water.

Answer 2

Try soaking the seeds for 24 hours then planting them.