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Q.Trying To Grow Meconopsis Langholm From Seed- Not Germinating.

Zone NE England | Anonymous added on March 21, 2025 | Answered

Kept the seeds in the fridge for a few weeks, sowed on surface of seed compost, covered thinly with vermiculite, placed in cool south facing conservatory. Been 2 months not germinating. Been keeping moist, but not overwatering

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GKH_Susan
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Answered on March 25, 2025

Patience is a virtue here; Meconopsis germination may take several months. You might try removing the vermiculite. They need light to germinate. Here is more:

https://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?taxonid=266564

https://www.rhs.org.uk/plants/174993/meconopsis-(fertile-blue-group)-lingholm/details

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