If you aren’t able to find an agave pup, you can grow blue agave and other types from seed. The process isn’t difficult, but it can be time-consuming. Here’s how:
You’ll need:
Shallow planting containers and drip trays
Sterilized seed starting mix
Plastic wrap or plastic bags
#1 – If your planting containers are not brand new, wash them thoroughly and allow them to dry in the sun for a day or two before you begin. Remember that your containers must be well-draining, so add holes to the bottom as needed before planting.
#2 – Prepare your seed starting medium using a 50-50 mix of sharp sand, pumice or perlite, and vermiculite, sphagnum moss or coco coir. To sterilize your mix, bake it at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for half an hour. If you prefer, you can use a commercially prepared, sterilized seed starting mix.
#3- Fill your planting containers with your sterilized mix.
#4 – Scatter the seeds over the surface of the mix and either leave them exposed entirely or just sprinkle a little-sterilized sand over them to anchor them in place. Don’t cover the seed deeply because most agave seeds need sunlight to germinate.
#5 – Fill your drip trays with warm, distilled or sterilized water and set the planting containers in the water. When the top of the soil is moist, remove the containers from the drip trays and allow them to drain.
TIP: To sterilize tap water for your seeds, first allow it to sit out for 24 hours so that chemicals will dissipate. Next, bring the water to a full rolling boil and boil it for 5 minutes. Allow it to cool thoroughly and then pour it from the boiling pot into a clean container from a height of about three feet to help aerate the water .
#6 – Once the excess moisture has been drained from your planting containers, cover them with plastic wrap or seal each one inside a clear plastic bag. This will help keep moisture levels consistent during germination.
#7 – Keep your aspiring agave seeds in a consistently warm (65-70 degrees Fahrenheit) place with plenty of bright, indirect sunlight. Germination can take a while, and if you have planted several different varieties, it may happen sporadically. You should begin seeing some young sprouts within 14-21 days. When the seedlings appear, it’s time to remove the plastic.
#8 – Water very sparingly, a couple of times a week. You want to keep the soil very lightly moist, not soggy. You may wish to use a spray bottle for watering as this helps prevent displacement of seeds and seedlings.
#9 – When your seedlings have 2-3 leaves, carefully transfer them to their own pots.
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You’ll need:
Shallow planting containers and drip trays
Sterilized seed starting mix
Plastic wrap or plastic bags
#1 – If your planting containers are not brand new, wash them thoroughly and allow them to dry in the sun for a day or two before you begin. Remember that your containers must be well-draining, so add holes to the bottom as needed before planting.
#2 – Prepare your seed starting medium using a 50-50 mix of sharp sand, pumice or perlite, and vermiculite, sphagnum moss or coco coir. To sterilize your mix, bake it at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for half an hour. If you prefer, you can use a commercially prepared, sterilized seed starting mix.
#3- Fill your planting containers with your sterilized mix.
#4 – Scatter the seeds over the surface of the mix and either leave them exposed entirely or just sprinkle a little-sterilized sand over them to anchor them in place. Don’t cover the seed deeply because most agave seeds need sunlight to germinate.
#5 – Fill your drip trays with warm, distilled or sterilized water and set the planting containers in the water. When the top of the soil is moist, remove the containers from the drip trays and allow them to drain.
TIP: To sterilize tap water for your seeds, first allow it to sit out for 24 hours so that chemicals will dissipate. Next, bring the water to a full rolling boil and boil it for 5 minutes. Allow it to cool thoroughly and then pour it from the boiling pot into a clean container from a height of about three feet to help aerate the water .
#6 – Once the excess moisture has been drained from your planting containers, cover them with plastic wrap or seal each one inside a clear plastic bag. This will help keep moisture levels consistent during germination.
#7 – Keep your aspiring agave seeds in a consistently warm (65-70 degrees Fahrenheit) place with plenty of bright, indirect sunlight. Germination can take a while, and if you have planted several different varieties, it may happen sporadically. You should begin seeing some young sprouts within 14-21 days. When the seedlings appear, it’s time to remove the plastic.
#8 – Water very sparingly, a couple of times a week. You want to keep the soil very lightly moist, not soggy. You may wish to use a spray bottle for watering as this helps prevent displacement of seeds and seedlings.
#9 – When your seedlings have 2-3 leaves, carefully transfer them to their own pots.
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