Q.How do I get Painted Daisy seeds to germinate?
I have purchased 5 different packages of Painted Daisy seed and none of them have come up. I started the seed in soil for seed in containers and kept moist, the package said 7 – 21 days to germinate. Can you give me some tips please?
Certified GKH Gardening Expert
Growing from seed can be a challenge because of "damping off." This is caused by a fungus that often attacks seed before it ever reaches above ground. I've included information on preventing damping off.
Also, were you careful to only cover the seed with 1/8 inch of soil? Often, people plant seeds deeper than needed for germination.
Another tip is to enclose the planted seeds with plastic till the seeds germinate.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/propagation/seeds/what-is-damping-off.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/painted-daisy/painted-daisy-plants.htm
