How to Grow Echinacea from Seed

Easy to follow, step by step guide showing you how to grow Echinacea Flowers from seed.

[@4ll1d0155m0k3w33d]

Thanks for you dedication and thoroughness! Can't believe you put 2 years into making this video! It was so awesome to see all of the different stages and even the die back in the winter. You've got a great voice too! A+++

[@LearnHow2]

Thank you for your kind comments - much appreciated.

[@hannahbailey3727]

This was the best video I’ve found yet! I appreciate how you took the time to film through the different phases instead of just telling us. Beautiful flowers! I can’t wait to plant some. ☺️

[@LearnHow2]

Thanks Hannah! Glad it was helpful! Good luck with your growing and keep safe.

[@sanjapopovtodorcevic1311]

I agree, wonderful video! Thank you so much!

[@jennifersteeves5482]

Did I miss something? Aren’t you suppose to wet the soil ? Or is that seeds in a dry soil?

[@susansawyer2475]

@@jennifersteeves5482 they wetted the compost soil before they planted the seeds. The plastic cover helps to conserve moisture. This is a tough plant that grows in it's native area of extremes.

[@Allyourbase1990]

Finally a video that actually shows all the steps. Thank you

[@LearnHow2]

Glad to be of help. Keep safe.

[@carleanr4051]

I appreciate how you took the time to film through the different phases instead of just telling us. It was great to see what the plants look like in the varying stages of growth. Very helpful. Thank you!

[@LearnHow2]

Thank you so much for your appreciation.

[@Shereen.594]

That took ages but well done do they come back every year ?

[@mortennecrolust7148]

Clear, concise and with the information needed. This was most helpful!

[@HilaryB.]

This was a great video! Every instruction clear and unambiguous , with visuals to back them up. Even a complete beginner would know what to do after watching this. Excellent!👍🏼

[@LearnHow2]

You're very welcome!

[@hilshils3426]

Good to see a video that shows all the stages, not just sowing the seed which is the easy part! I have found that some echinacea varieties (like Green Twister, beautiful) do flower a bit in year one but definitely much stronger and better flowering in year 2.

[@HannaARTzink]

Agree, absolutely great instruction. I even learned not to expect the flower in a first yeat. My new plants are so big and robust that was really hopeful... Thank you.

[@mejustme3158]

Wow I had no idea, it took 2 years to get the blooms. I just planted my seeds. Ah well, Still worth it! Great Video, Thnaks for sharing

[@LearnHow2]

Thank you and good luck with your growing. Keep safe.

[@garykennedy1390]

Thank you for such an easy to follow, excellently produced presentation. One of the best I have come across regarding sowing flower seeds for beginners.

[@LearnHow2]

Wow, thank you for your great comment Gary! Keep safe.

[@Jaimely08]

Best video ever! Straight to the point and most wonderful thing we like to see is progress through the growing season. Keep the videos coming. 🙏

[@LearnHow2]

Oh wow! Thank you for your kind words.

[@jlnriddick]

I love coming back every year to watch these videos and get my inspiration for starting my seeds indoors. I've always loved your soft spoken voice and feel as though it's now my traditional welcome to planting season! Hope you're doing well across the pond!

[@LearnHow2]

That is so great to hear! Best wishes from England.

[@nieshaperry5019]

I will return to watch this video when my day its to busy! Very calming and informative ❤

[@nikhilsrl]

Thanks for the clear instructions. Really appreciate that there are no overly complicated steps.

[@cmadmin5280]

This was great,my echinacea plant didn't bloom the first year, went dead over the winter, but started seeing shouts this spring, I'm so excited to see what they will look like this year

[@LearnHow2]

You will not be disappointed! Keep safe.

[@trinhzphotography350]

Thank you for the best video that shows how to grow ECHINACEA. The steps and the vivid growth of the plant helps me to identify it's growth stages. Absolutely wonderful and helpful.

[@LearnHow2]

I am so glad it was helpful! Keep safe.

[@michaelasimmons-lackner8331]

Thank you very much for this clear & easy to follow tutorial. I really appreciated that it was aimed at a novice or small scale gardener, and that was devoid of pricey ( and perhaps unnecessary?) gadgets like grow lights, heat mats, mini trowels, and the like. Also thank you for mentioning that Echinacea only flowers the subsequent season! I nearly threw mine out, wondering if I had bought duds. All the best & happy gardening. Keep making those videos, so helpful

[@LearnHow2]

Hi Michaela. Thank you for all your lovely comments - they are most appreciated. It is always great to know that they are helping people. Keep safe.

[@mrse3141]

Love how straight forward your videos are (especially good for myself as a complete newbie to gardening)!

[@suzannerking]

This was fabulous, so organized, step by step! Thank you gor showing the entire process, can't wait to watch your other videos. Thanks!

[@lisamorgan-anstee3831]

Thankyou for this. Lovely clear step by step instructions from someone who is obviously an old hand at gardening. I love your water bottle with holes for a sprinkler ( might try that 😋). What great success from a £1 pack of seeds. I'm inspired 😄👍

[@LearnHow2]

Hi Lisa. Thank you for your very kind comments. Keep safe.

[@delfinaanaya220]

Love your voice! Calm and patient, essential to gardening.

[@LearnHow2]

Thank you!

[@BetterGetReady]

I agree completely.

[@simangelemariemkhize5831]

A well put tutorial, thanks for sharing.

[@kamilasmith]

Thank you for an excellent video with great instructions through the stages. I am going to try again, as previously I couldn't get the seeds to germinate.

[@tinawindham6958]

Love the hooting in the background!

[@LearnHow2]

Ha ha!

[@ylberinabdullahu9220]

these flowers are beautiful. So the first year we don’t see any flowers blooming. right now it’s the middle of July. I’m gonna plant them in pots and then move them into my backyard. Hopefully the end of August September will still be warm. And hopefully next year I’ll see some flowering. Thanks for the information.

[@carolexo7269]

Thank you so much for the encouraging video. I was under the impression that it was difficult to grow Echinacea....not so according to your video! 💚

[@LearnHow2]

I did not have any problems. Keep sae.

[@crossing3790]

if i plant new seeds late in the season maybe in august and they dont fully grow, will they flower in the next spring? i just bought seeds and will plant them this week great video you made

[@juliesheldon7740]

The best video that I have seen for explaining to a novice just brilliant

[@LearnHow2]

Thank you Julie!

[@nataliaturkestanskaya6736]

Thank you for your video. It is the best video I found on how to plant and grow Echinacea from seed.

[@LearnHow2]

So nice of you to say so!

[@Kayfromonline]

Liking this video for the dedication for the reveal!! Thank you will start tomorrow.

[@denizsibelasc3033]

It looks like Echinacea journey will be long. Thanks for your video 🙋‍♀

[@bronlynbennett3371]

Great video and love all the bird sounds in the background😍

[@Anon-xd3cf]

I had really been struggling with the pronounciation of this word Echinacea, having only read it before. Thank you.

[@LearnHow2]

It is a strangely spelled word if you have never heard it spoken!

[@lorenenath6002]

Great video. Everything was explained and shown perfectly

[@suzetteccc]

Perfect. Exactly the video I was looking for! Thank you.

[@LearnHow2]

You are so welcome! Keep safe.

[@adelacozlac366]

Best film on growing Echinacea. Thank you!❤

[@LearnHow2]

Thank you!

[@annclaus6578]

Thank you for information 😊.

[@LearnHow2]

You are very welcome Ann.

[@crecimientodemisplantas]

A great video!❤️

[@LearnHow2]

Thank you!!

[@GuitarsAndSynths]

oh wow so looking forward to growing these! beautiful flowers and herbs for healing!

[@LearnHow2]

Yes they are one of my favorites

[@moggridge1]

That was a very nice video, thank you. 👍😊

[@LearnHow2]

Thank you too

[@jessemcalister5815]

You have awesome composition! Thanks for sharing.

[@janlim9374]

You have a very relaxing presentation. Thank you.

[@1planters]

I get so many volunteer coneflower / echinacea babies that I dig up and put in container of a mix of perlite, Peat, and clean sand. They do great. I guess there's more than one way to get to Carnegie Hall.

[@LearnHow2]

Thank you for your useful information. Like you say there are many ways....Keep safe.

[@themimosamanor1636]

Literally the best instructional video ever! Thank you!!!!!

[@LearnHow2]

Wow, thanks!

[@d.2937]

I have subscribed. I LOVE your approach to teaching, as well as the subject material. The echinacea turned out lovely. Thank you!😀😀😀

[@LearnHow2]

Hi Diane. Thanks for subscribing! And thankyou for your kind comments.

[@karenmyers00]

Thank you so much! This is my first year planting from seed. Very helpful and informative video.

[@LearnHow2]

Thanks Karen. Good luck with your growing and keep safe.

[@delphine88313]

I glad I googled about this plant.I was thinking of putting it in a pot but better put them in ground. Lol Thanks

[@LearnHow2]

Thank you too.

[@cherylb8233]

Brilliant!

[@LearnHow2]

Thank you!

[@daynarosado1430]

Thank you, very informative. I just planted some a few weeks back and they are starting to come out!

[@LearnHow2]

That is wonderful Dayna! Keep safe.

[@hananmarji-nimri1461]

I just found your channel. What an Awesome video. Thank you for all your work and for sharing. 🦋

[@LearnHow2]

You are so welcome

[@noshinmahmud3074]

When they die during winter do you just leave them to do their thing? Or do you need to cover them to avoid frost or cut them back or anything like that? (Sorry very new to gardening was going to do some of these this week) also can they be kept in a large pot/container? How deep should the pot be if so?

[@LearnHow2]

I cut mine down to at start of winter then just leave them. New shoots then come up from ground in spring. Sorry I have never grown them in pots.

[@noshinmahmud3074]

@@LearnHow2 ahh thank you I’ll trial a very small number in pots and see what happens

[@louiseamyxo]

I was going to comment this too!😅 Thankyou🙌 I'm going to try & grow mine in pots too! I've done a bit of research, and I think the size pots you choose, depend how big you want the plant to grow in height? And I think the pots need good drainage holes. I'm excited to see mine flower next year, it's an exciting project & something to look forward to!😄 I thought I'd do it now because I'd regret it when it comes round to next year😅

[@noshinmahmud3074]

@@louiseamyxo what size pots did you get for yours? I’m attempting to propagate them at the moment been two or three days no sign yet but hoping soon something will happen 🤞🏽

[@louiseamyxo]

@Noshin Mahmud I started mine in seedling trays & am slightly increasing the pot sizes as time goes on & they get bigger, not sure how big the end pot will be, but going to try different ones out & see what does best, or if putting 2 in a trough will work? Mine grew seedlings within like 2 weeks, and at the point when the stem & leaves got bigger, that's when I moved it to a slightly bigger pot. Hope it goes well for you😊🤞x

[@bcmlm]

THIS IS SO HELPFUL. THE MOST HELPFUL VIDEO EVER THANK YOU

[@LearnHow2]

Thank you for such a lovely comment.

[@jefbezoss7638]

Great video, clear and trustworthy - happy to subscribe 🌻🌷🌸

[@TheRedlobster123]

That looks like some nice compost.

[@LearnHow2]

It is - I never use anything else.

[@amechealle5918]

Thank you for this video!

[@LearnHow2]

Thank you too! Best wishes.

[@SuperAngela1226]

Wonderful video

[@LearnHow2]

Thank you!

[@myveryowngardenoasis]

First step is to by some seeds lol I Love it already.

[@LearnHow2]

😂😂 Believe it or not, some people need telling!

[@myveryowngardenoasis]

@@LearnHow2 haha oh for sure

[@TheHappyCoder]

I almost fell asleep but the video was useful. Thank you

[@LearnHow2]

😂 Thank you!

[@robinlewisart_1997]

Great video thank you so much. I'm starting mine this week.

[@LearnHow2]

Thankyou and good luck!

[@princess1818ib]

Lovely soothing voice, straight to the point instructions and videos. What does plant out mean?

[@LearnHow2]

Thanks Lily. Plant out means transfer from pots that have been indoors to a permanent outside soil bed.

[@nazIslamicguidance]

Best complete video all about achinaces

[@LearnHow2]

Thank you Uzma!

[@Ari-wo9bk]

Thank you for this such a wonderful and informative video!!

[@LearnHow2]

Thank you for your appreciation!

[@aleydasosa1134]

Thank you so much exelent video..

[@LearnHow2]

Thank you so much!

[@BetterGetReady]

What did you use for your seed starting mix? Also should I start seeds now in Southeast United States then plant? Will they then bloom next year if I get a early start? Great step by step video and very helpful.

[@Careforthenature]

Excellent video! Thank you very much for doing this!

[@LearnHow2]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@lone318]

Thank you for this excellent video.

[@LearnHow2]

Our pleasure Jamil. Keep safe.

[@stacyschlobohm129]

Best video ever! Love the way you did all the steps! I think I planted min too close together, not 18 inches, will they be ok?

[@LearnHow2]

Hi Stacy. Thankyou for your appreciation! Yours will be ok. Keep safe.

[@Melanietucker]

This was a VERY helpful video. Thank you.

[@LearnHow2]

Thankyou Melanie.

[@Sushilover01]

Amazing video!!

[@everythingandanything-xr1ls]

excellent videoing and very informative thank you

[@LearnHow2]

Glad it was helpful!

[@mrsmc9066]

loved the video - voice is so relaxing - great no nonsense show and tell. I picked up some good tips..... one question Im late for sowing indoors so what happens in you sow them directly into the soil? Would that be as successful?

[@LearnHow2]

If you are late then why not start indoors? Otherwise you can sow them outdoors - I would cover with plastic or glass to keep them warm and help them germinate quicker. Keep safe.

[@chrisbush6313]

Fabulous thank you 🌺

[@LearnHow2]

thank you too!

[@maureenmckenna5220]

Definitely makes me want to start at least some plants from seed.

[@LearnHow2]

That is great hear Maureen!

[@hananmarji-nimri1461]

I just subscribed. Thank you 🦋

[@greenkitty6482]

Thanks for producing this informative video. How long did it take between starting the seeds and the time you plant them outside?

[@LearnHow2]

About 8 to 12 weeks.

[@rlo912]

Wonderful video Thank you!!

[@LearnHow2]

Glad you liked it Rebecca! Keep safe.

[@Вацлава]

Thank you!😃 Super!

[@LearnHow2]

Thank you too!

[@babs6504]

Very good video, thank you so much! 🥰

[@LearnHow2]

Thank you Barbara. Keep safe.

[@mayaanoop9128]

Very good presentation..did you do cold stratification before planting the seeds?

[@bororusrooroo8010]

You do not need to cold stratify echinacea purpurea. Although I think you need cold stratify the other echinaceas.

[@randomcrapstudios3691]

Wonderful! Thank you

[@LearnHow2]

You are very welcome. Keep safe.

[@ESBOJ]

Thank you!

[@user-mq6jp8ne3v]

Hello, very useful videos, when I pre-grow and propagate plants in the apartment, I have a problem with mold on the soil and it causes damage and the aesthetic is not nice, does this happen to you too?

[@rl1947]

Thank you 🙏

[@LearnHow2]

You are welcome.

[@mtnlayde01]

Very informative

[@LearnHow2]

Glad you think so Glenda! Keep safe.

[@1970tommo]

Thank you lovely video

[@LearnHow2]

So nice of you to say so. Keep safe.

[@susanhaynes4502]

Well done

[@lorrainedurgee1761]

U never said if I could put the small, tiny seedlings on the outside or keep inside until they grow bigger.. mine are tiny now in my house ..

[@jamessanders6788]

He did! He said plant OUTSIDE after they grow to size. So that means keep them inside the house as he did in his spare room.

[@Sunshine-tf4ul]

Hi! Thank you for this video. I should have watched it before I purchased a bunch of these seeds. Will these grow and bloom where I live, Hawaii. Do these plants need a frost or can I just cut them all the way back in the winter??😓

[@LearnHow2]

You are welcome. I am sorry but I dont know your climate so cannot advise. I can tell you that here in the UK I cut mine back every Autumn and they come back again next Spring.

[@mariaryan3522]

Love your video & I'll give it a try. You said "compost" not garden soil, is it really compost? Thank you.

[@LearnHow2]

Hi Maria. Compost is decomposed organic matter that contains plenty of nutrients. Soil is mainly mineral based. Good luck with your growing and keep safe.

[@RomanticFlor]

Hello thank you for this detailed video. I am new at gardening, could you please tell me what is the compost you use? I mean what are the ingredients of the mix.

[@LearnHow2]

Its a brand call 'Humax'. No longer available due to move away from Peat based compost.

[@Esaipriyan]

Thank you very much for the explanatory video of different stages of growing Echinecia. I am a beginner. What sort of compost did you use sir ?

[@LearnHow2]

It was just general purpose potting compost. Keep safe.

[@vjsgarden140]

Superb! Could you please make a video on how to store the remaining seeds for better germination

[@LearnHow2]

Thank you for your suggestion. Keep safe.

[@kat_rinah]

Thank you! 👏👏👏

[@LearnHow2]

You're welcome!

[@claudettemonty4077]

Why do you use compost? Is that for all it contains? Or humidity?? I am curious cuz you are the only one with this recipe!! Thanks.

[@LearnHow2]

The compost I use is sterilised. It contains all the nutrients the plants need.

[@Clara-ht4tt]

Exelent thanks a lot.

[@LearnHow2]

Hi Clara, You are most welcome! Keep safe.

[@AdamHaycee]

Grew some successfully from seed last year and was able to plant them out. Did not see any flowers which I'm led to believe is typical of their first year. I'm hoping there are plenty of flowers emerge from them this year though

[@LearnHow2]

Hi Adam. I got no flowers in the first year but you can see in the video I got loads in year 2. Good luck with your growing and keep safe.

[@vjsgarden140]

How you do keep them safe from winters if they flower next year ? Do you bring them in or leave it outside with fleece?

[@sansidaan2039]

Thanks for the video. Amazing. Quick question was why you put stakes on the ground and rope when you transplantated from pots?

[@LearnHow2]

The sticks and rope are to mark out a guide line straight line for neat planting.

[@jillianlea9690]

Do you harvest for tea ? I wish to do do once I get my plants established .

[@LearnHow2]

Hi Jillian. I have not done this but I will give it a try with next year's flowers.

[@stevie191290]

One are stunted. They have have been at about 5cm for the past 3 weeks is that normal? Is there anything I can do?

[@meadowmade]

No cold stratification needed?