How To Plant Snapdragon Flower Seeds

Prepare seedling pots with seed substrate rather than regular potting soil.

How to plant snapdragon flower seeds. Level with a rake to remove clumps of grass and stones. If compost is not available. If you can t hear the seeds rattling in the pods let the pods dry for a few more days before harvesting.

Planting snapdragon seeds directly in the garden. Start the seeds indoors six to eight weeks before the last frost. Use plant lights placed at about two inches above the seedlings for roughly 16 hours every day.

Transfer seeds when large enough to handle into pots and grow on in a sheltered spot or cold frame. If started inside they ll need plant lights placed two inches above the seedlings moving the lights up as the plants grow. To give your snapdragon flowers the longest blooming season possible start snapdragon seeds indoors eight to 10 weeks before the last frost date.

Plant snapdragon seeds in loose rich soil and full sunlight. As the seedlings grow move the light higher. Sow seeds in autumn or early spring in a greenhouse or covered tray on a sunny windowsill.

Scatter the seeds on the surface of the substrate and press lightly. Planting potted snapdragon plants in the garden. Select a location in full sun with good rich well drained moist organic soil.

Snapdragon seeds need light to germinate. Keep the lights on for 16 hours per day. Compost is a wonderful form of organic matter with a good balance of nutrients and an ideal ph level it can be added to your planting area at any time.