Step-by-Step Guide:
Choose the Right Rose Calyx: Select ripe rose calyx or rose hips from a healthy and disease-free rose plant. Wait until they turn red or orange, indicating maturity. Avoid those with signs of mold or disease.
Extract the Seeds: Carefully cut the rose calyx open using pruning shears and remove the seeds. Clean the seeds by rinsing them in water and gently patting them dry.
Cold Stratification: To mimic the natural conditions roses need to germinate, you’ll need to cold stratify the seeds. Place the cleaned seeds in a plastic bag with some damp sand or peat moss, seal the bag, and store it in the refrigerator for 4-6 weeks. This process breaks seed dormancy.
Prepare the Growing Medium: Fill your containers or seed trays with well-draining potting soil or compost. Make small depressions in the soil surface for planting the rose seeds.
Plant the Seeds: Plant the stratified rose seeds about 1/4 inch deep in the depressions you made. Space them at least 2 inches apart to allow room for growth.
Watering: Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. A spray bottle can help you maintain proper moisture levels without disturbing the delicate seeds.
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