Where do lily seeds come from?

How to get lily seeds

Lily seeds grow in their capsules, which usually mature around July to October. When the fruit is ripe, it will naturally crack and the seeds will fall out, and can be harvested at this time.

After harvesting the lily seeds, the seeds of the plant should be stored in a low-temperature, dark, ventilated environment, and attention should be paid to preventing insects and moisture. This way, the shelf life of the seeds can be up to 2 years.

What do lily seeds look like?

Lily seeds grow in long oval capsules, which consist of three parts: seed coat, embryo, and endosperm. The seeds are not very small, have angular wings, are dark brown in color, and have an uneven surface.

How to plant lily seeds

Lily seeds can be planted in spring and autumn. The best sowing time is between September and October. It takes about 2 months from planting to harvesting.

1. Site selection: Choose loose, fertile, well-drained soil for planting lily seeds. Soak the seeds in a carbendazim solution for disinfection before planting.

2. Sowing: Sow the processed lily seeds on the soil, then cover the seeds with a thin layer of soil, then wet the soil with a watering can, and wait for the seeds to germinate.