2025 Seed Starting: Growing Geraniums from Seed 🌱 | Step-by-Step Guide & Varieties

[@philee2020]

Pelargoniums are my most loved flowers! I grew so many from seed this time last year and had a lot of success. I have grown every type of colours but my favourites are the coral and salmon ones. They do take time to germinate and then even longer to grow as a seedling to maturity but SO worth it! Be careful not to overwater them, especially as young seedlings-they usually like their soil to dry out between waterings. They also thrive when being fertilized regularly. I love when they start blooming in early Spring as it allows me to enjoy their beauty indoors when it is still too cold to grow them outdoors (I’m in Toronto, zone 6b). I never have to deal with pests on them either as they seem to have natural pest-repelling properties! What’s more, after summer ends, they can be overwintered indoors and they’ll continue to bloom for you as long as they receive enough light. They also benefit from a cut back once a year so they don’t get sparse/leggy. They can live easily 3-5 years, so you can replant them year after year and save money that way! I plan on growing a few more this month from seed because I enjoy the process a lot. I am so excited for you, Amanda! I look forward to your seedling update videos😊 Best of luck!

[@GraceAlbright-d8w]

I moved from New Hampshire 3 years ago not knowing anything whatsoever about gardening in Texas. Amanda, you are a godsend and my number one favorite KZbinr. I live in zone 8b and have been following you for about a year and have especially been enjoying your seed starting series. Thank you so much for all you do, I've learned a ton from you!

[@litaapreston9605]

💯 I second this she has been so helpful with her teachings on every level.

[@shesamadgardener]

Thank you so much! I'm glad my videos are helpful! 😊

[@Chefabs911]

@@GraceAlbright-d8w hello From cold rainy still in New Hampshire

[@budgetgardeningvita]

I live in New Hampshire and my average last frost date is around mid May. I usually start my geraniums from seed in late November in order to get sizeable plants that are blooming by my last frost date. 😊🌸

[@shesamadgardener]

Thanks for sharing your experience, sounds like I might be a little late! Hopefully 16 hours of light per day and consistent fertilizing can speed them along a little bit.

[@bradkarren6798]

You are going to love growing geraniums from seed, the bullseye salmon are a fantastic color and the foliage is beautiful as well. Have fun!

[@juneramirez8580]

I have 29 seed packets coming from MIgardener ! I can't wait to plant them! I Love your videos! Happy to know I'm NOT the only one who doesn't wash their pots! I also have those containers. I love them! You taught me well!

[@shesamadgardener]

That’s awesome! Happy planting!

[@carole8430]

Geraniums are one of my favorite flowers to start from seed! Hope you have much success!!

[@shesamadgardener]

Thanks, I hope so too!

[@michellepollino4986]

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[@lauripedersen3150]

I started my own geraniums last year. So easy!! I gave a bunch as gifts (perfect for Mother's Day) and now I have some large ones overwintering in my grow room (I live in Iowa). I'll never need to buy them again!

[@reginaneufeld1092]

I love geraniums

[@pinetreesnflowers]

Seed starting makes me so happy!😁

[@shesamadgardener]

SAME!

[@cathyversteeg3051]

More great info. Thanks Amanda!

[@shesamadgardener]

You’re welcome! Happy to help!

[@mycraftroom6872]

Love those Apple Blossom geraniums!

[@shesamadgardener]

SAME!

[@KarenCrabtree-h7v]

Great video with all the information on seed starting.`

[@shesamadgardener]

Glad you liked it!

[@JenniGotDesigns]

Excited for you and your geraniums! I have Maverick White I’m going to start ASAP. I didn’t know their true leaves would look like the actual leaves and the seedlings have a fragrance too. How fun! Looking forward to the update on these beauties.

[@shesamadgardener]

Thanks, me too! Maverick White is such a pretty variety.

[@septembercindy]

Never tried so I will try now. Thx

[@shesamadgardener]

Hope they grow beautifully! 💚

[@annetennison]

I love starting geraniums from seed! I also bring mine in from outside in the late fall before frost. Sometimes I trim them back, shake off all the dirt and put them in a brown paper bag to store. In spring I get them out, pot up and put under grow light for a week or so til it’s time to move them outside. They do great. This year I put them in small clay pots trimmed back in my kitchen window.

[@shesamadgardener]

I’ve never tried overwintering geraniums like that, but it sounds like a great idea! Do you store them inside?

[@sharonhart1232]

I've been thinking do I go ahead and start some seeds or wait... You are starting so I guess I will go ahead and get started too :D

[@shesamadgardener]

It’s the perfect time to start! 😊

[@NancyBrewster]

Good morning from foggy coastal Texas.

[@shesamadgardener]

Good morning!

[@LobnaAllaham]

I love geranium

[@shesamadgardener]

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[@peggyrhoads-ro8us]

Can't wait to start my seeds. I'm trying to hold off so I don't have so many large plants waiting to out after last frost.

[@DianaLuttrell]

Love your channel! You are such a wealth of information and I’ve learned so much watching your videos. I’m new to gardening and this is my first year seed starting. Question: I started my bullseye salmon geraniums from seed last week. All of my cells germinated and but I noticed the leaves look a little yellow/pale. And some of the leaves are curling/cupping. Any idea what causes that?

[@bonniejackson7476]

Amanda I started some geraniums in January last year but you are correct they should have been started earlier. I did not find them difficult but just that they took time. 😊

[@shesamadgardener]

Patience is key!

[@hd1ab1]

I know you've grown petunias and I really like your plan of getting your plants to garden center sizes by planting time. I plan to grow petunias from seed and wondered what amount of time I should give them. I'm zone 7b so I'm thinking I could get them out mid to late April. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

[@shesamadgardener]

I just started my petunias! That video will come out on Friday!

[@bradkarren6798]

One question have you ever started hardy geraniums or baptisia, I’m going to try this year and could use some good advice on when and how to best start them :)

[@litaapreston9605]

🥰 those little baby cacti are so cute 😍. I just got my garden stalk today that ordered on Black Friday. It is the inventors bundle that comes with all the bells and whistles at an amazing price. My early Christmas present. I know I want to grow strawberries but not sure what else I’ll put in it. Maybe some herbs at the top. ❤

[@shesamadgardener]

I think herbs would be great at the top of a garden stalk! 😊

[@patboyle267]

My Maverick salmon and apple blossom that I grew from seed are still flowering and I’m in North Texas. ❤ them!

[@shesamadgardener]

OMG! That makes me so excited!

[@patboyle267]

@ by the way the mavericks were in a container in full sun during the summer and they did fine 🤷‍♀️

[@dianehoffman3508]

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[@gracieshomeandgardens5089]

I grow geranium last spring.very easy and I'm hooked.i ordered more from swallow tail.spent $250 for seeds.also I dug some of them to overwintered. I have the multibloom .beautiful.. I actually sold soem because I have soo many.😂

[@shesamadgardener]

That's awesome! It's so fun to be able to grow them from seed! 😄

[@gracieshomeandgardens5089]

@shesamadgardener your sooo right..the one I'm overwintering in my unheated greenhouse is blooming.makes me smile especially we have snow here in Ontario canada..

[@johnbrigham5955]

🥰🥰🥰 I'm so excited for seed starting!!! Are you going to winter sow in milk jugs???

[@shesamadgardener]

Not sure yet, I don’t love that process but it has been a few years since I tried so it might be time to try again.

[@johnbrigham5955]

@shesamadgardener if you think it's not worth it I want do it ... I've never tried it before.

[@suliarthur650]

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[@kenstone3996]

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[@hd1ab1]

I'm actually trying to overwinter geraniums in brown paper bags in my basement. I've seen others do it, so we'll see if I'm successful.

[@shesamadgardener]

Ooo, let us know if it works!

[@hellcatmichelle5]

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[@LilyValmonte]

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[@raymondridiman8326]

Be very patient with geranium seeds,have started them for years 💐

[@shesamadgardener]

Yes, patience is key!

[@maryshaddox1172]

Unfortunately, I dont like the geranium smell. But with Amandas seed starting steps you are sure to have great success. 👍 Shes always very thorough. Not sure if I spelled that right.

[@shesamadgardener]

Thank you for the kind words and for watching!

[@annsmith5625]

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[@bradkarren6798]

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[@Chefabs911]

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[@DianaLuttrell]

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