How to Grow Your Own Milkweed

[@KyleBWagstaffSagebrushPirate]

Cold-stratification (storage in temperatures below freezing) for at least 45-days will enable higher germination rates. Showy Milkweed is a hardy forb that is now being utilized in western U.S. ecotypes to out-compete cheatgrass and improve pollinator success, with yearly production estimated to be around 2,000#'s of seed. It would be nice for other regions of the U.S. to match those efforts...hint hint...:-)

[@lisapitman8632]

I have been looking for the best video to explain how to plant milkweed seeds. And you have the best video I have found. I do have a green thumb so this should be great! Thanks

[@peterberthelsen9459]

Thanks Lisa....best of luck in your pollinator habitat efforts!

[@sherroncoffeyhardin8241]

I get germination in 3 days using a zip lock bag with my seeds in soil barely covered. Just did 50 seeds and all of them germinated. I've tried it several ways but this is the fastest I find.

[@Mandyb03]

Do you put them in the fridge?

[@jeanneshamji7852]

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[@amysnipes4245]

Definitely doing this next year. I have no area that is not veggies or grass so I think I'll tarp a section of grass July through April to kill it.

[@nlyonnais]

My wife says would be good to see fraternities donating their Dixie cups & time

[@timeenuf4200]

Very good video thank you for such a pleasant presentation.

[@donnamarie4443]

Bravo, you should have a dixie cup endorsement. Just saying. 👏👏 🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋

[@MossAnimals]

Roughly how long does it take for the seedlings to reach the 6-10 inch mark and be ready for transplant?

[@linahincapie4183]

So beautiful explained, thank you!

[@williamfernandez5170]

What are these yellow plug containers? Who makes them?

[@up-close]

Where can I get a yard tool like that? That thing is awesome!

[@peterberthelsen9459]

These tools and components are all purchased from Stuewe Co. You need to look for the RL98 tray and plugs as well as a dibble bar.

[@billbohobo3633]

Thank you so much for the instructional video.

[@azeraeth]

Bought several packets of seeds for this year. Really excited!! I hope the local fauna don't eat them

[@tas5622]

I’m actually a boyscout, however I live on the east coast. Is it possible we can get free seed mixtures if we conduct a project?

[@cecehedrick1253]

Those are red solo cups. I actually planted my milkweed seeds in Dixie cups, and now I’m worried 😟 because the root will not get long enough

[@michellehorton9212]

If they sprout and you're worried, just transplant them to a bigger container and don't worry!

[@elisebunny1102]

Where do I get that stabby stick and those little cones?

[@ogadlogadl490]

Where can we get those yellow cone pots?

[@Peggysue661]

Thanks for making this video! I noticed you didn't recommend scarification. You don't subscribe to the practice?

[@trishvenegas841]

I would like to know how to make it grow faster, and more close ups on the small plant the leafs so I can get to see growing stages of first months. Thankyou⚘🐞🐝😊

[@mikethebeeguy8657]

Where did you get that cone-tainer dibber? (Dabbler?) I use the red solo cups for my milkweed all the time, much cheaper than buying 4” garden pots. 👍 Great tips, thanks. 🍯🐝 MikeTheBeeGuy 🐝👨‍🚀

[@peterberthelsen9459]

Stuewe Company

[@Fenyks]

What is the song in the background??

[@Antarctica2025]

Did you mention stratification of the seed?

[@joel6221]

Are you still partnering with the Scouts?

[@MsLinjohn]

thank you!

[@eugeniatriay8272]

So is not necessary to put the seeds in the freezer prior to sowing?

[@trishvenegas841]

Can you show plant a lot closer so to identify the leafs thankyou how can they grow top speed

[@jimrobcoyle]

Hail the algorithm!

[@sixpackyoung9698]

I live in Oklahoma, I water them twice a day as adult plant they start to dry up, the younger plant I planted just got thinner and thinner then disappeared. I wonder why they do that? Should I put moss on the soil?

[@peterberthelsen9459]

I would suggest that you make sure you have a milkweed species that normally grows in your area. Selecting a species adapted to your area should help with this situation.

[@elisebunny1102]

Thank you, but sir those are solo cups 😅

[@Redeleiser]

Where do I get Milkweed plants with or without roots? In my Garden I collected about 30 Monarch eggs/ 1st instars , but I know later when they will eat a lot I will NOT have enough food for them. Please help!

[@mikeandlisa1995]

You'll need to put out a local area request for someone who will have milkweed you can use. Be sure it's pesticide /herbacide free. You'll need a lot but not right away since you have eggs. You can also drive around and see if you can find some on side roads and fields, making sure you're getting an OK from wherever you find it.

[@Stevelemontrudy]

Mike or Lisa has good advice and you should do that. I would hesitate collecting any more until you feel like you can feed that many. I have to assume that you already have milkweed or you wouldn't have eggs so hopefully your milkweed will continue to shoot up new sprouts. Last year we maybe had 60 or so caterpillars at any one time and it just got to be a huge chore getting milkweed several times a week. Like 3 or 4 shoe boxes full per week. We were lucky that there is a nearby off ramp with tons of milkweed. We would have had a hard time feeding that many without that resource. MrLundScience here on youtube is a really good resource for advice on raising monarchs. But you gotta find that milkweed stat. Good luck!

[@ericwbergeron7909]

Will they flower first year?

[@youjohnnie]

I have grown them and yes, they flower the first year, but they get stronger in year to come.

[@ericwbergeron7909]

@@youjohnnie thank you for your reply//

[@analyticalhabitrails9857]

@@youjohnnie Wow!

[@diykid5229]

Can I get to know from where can I get milkweed seeds in India

[@terribryant1185]

My name is Terri. I have some seeds I would be willing to send you if you want to send me your address.

[@diykid5229]

Terri Bryant hi thanks for the reply .where are you from

[@brettrobinson9713]

I wish I could put plants outside so they grow after growing to 6 inches but if I do all the monarchs come out in the spring - fall times and immediately lay a jillion eggs on it and the milkweed never has a chance to grow :/

[@kinglyzard]

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[@kinglyzard]

Yes, Monarchs are very fond of laying on the tiniest plants for a tender meal out of the fray for their caterpillars. Larger blooming plants are busy places for caterpillar predators, mainly vespid wasps

[@gerristephenson7277]

WOW

[@joannadorothy]

Use organic potting soil, please.

[@yesterdayseyes]

How about NO

[@johnkearney7443]

I don't get it -- you didn't do cold stratification, which is recommended for milkweed in the U.S. Not great to present yourself as an expert when you're using unorthodox methods that are known to not give optimal results.

[@ehmslm]

No you don't need any stratification, see this video where a science teacher proves it wrong. KZbin Raising Monarchs - Seed Scarification Experiment (Help The Monarch Butterfly) MrLundScience

[@philfaulisi4864]

Malkweed? Are you seriously kidding me? mAlkweed?