Begonias

[Tungsten,]

Last fall I put my tubers in a dark cool spot. Today I opened the box this is what I have. Is this normal? Do I just plant in some moist soil?

[Northwinds]

looks like a little blue pill accidentally fell in with them:sHa_shakeshout:

[Ken07AOVette]

my wife said 'it looks like they warmed up, and are saying "hey, it is time?"

[Tungsten,]

Well alright then,time to rig up the grow room.I guess it wasnt cool enough where i stored them.

[Erik]

I think right about now is a correct time to start them in some soil anyway. They are slow to grow. If you want flowers in June then get them started. Last year I started some Begonias from seed - nothing is more challenging than Begonias from seed. Heat they need in abundance ( constant 24-26 degrees) and seeds have to start in about January for May flowers.

Erik

[Tungsten,]

I think right about now is a correct time to start them in some soil anyway. They are slow to grow. If you want flowers in June then get them started. Last year I started some Begonias from seed - nothing is more challenging than Begonias from seed. Heat they need in abundance ( constant 24-26 degrees) and seeds have to start in about January for May flowers.

Erik

Do i put them under a led grow light or is indirect better? thx

[Sashi]

Do da name Ruby Begonia strike a familiar note?:fighting0030:sock it to me.

[Erik]

Do i put them under a led grow light or is indirect better? thx

I'd say light - it gets them bushier and faster to flower. They might get a bit lanky without it. The main reason for lights and heat for Begonias, though is for tuber development, but since you already have those you're halfway there.

Music for planting:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=luAqu8VX5wo

[Jays toyz]

I think right about now is a correct time to start them in some soil anyway. They are slow to grow. If you want flowers in June then get them started. Last year I started some Begonias from seed - nothing is more challenging than Begonias from seed. Heat they need in abundance ( constant 24-26 degrees) and seeds have to start in about January for May flowers.

Erik

Cobea. Cobea from seed is more challenging. Actually I lie, I have never done begonia from seed but damn. Cobea we can only get l Ike 20% germination and take 30 days to sprout. Cuttings is much easier. We kept a small one from last spring in a pot through the winter so I can clone.

[Junglefisher]

Cobea. Cobea from seed is more challenging. Actually I lie, I have never done begonia from seed but damn. Cobea we can only get l Ike 20% germination and take 30 days to sprout. Cuttings is much easier. We kept a small one from last spring in a pot through the winter so I can clone.

Bromeliads or tillandsias. Hard to fertilize, tiny seeds. Grow them in a Tupperware tub for 6 months or more until they are big enough to seperate - about 2 leaves normally. Then anywhere from 2 to 10 years for plant maturity.