Is there a special way to plant the big ball seeds that are growing on my double purple datura?

Answer #1 · Brooks Wilson's Answer · Hi Mary,

I own a retail nursery. We used to buy our Datura plants from an older gentleman that grew them. He said that he would soak them overnight in water. Then he would plant them in pots about 1/8 inch to 1/4 inch deep into a high quality potting soil. I would suggest getting one of those little seed starting kits that looks like a little greenhouse. We carry the Jiffy Seed Starter kits. The seeds like to stay warm so if you grow them inside you might want to use a grow light. You may want to check on special ordering one from your local nursery, or call around to see who might have one in stock. If you grow them outside, sunshine will work. Don't keep the plants too wet. Just enough water to keep the soil moist until germination occurs. Germination can take from 2-6 weeks. If the seeds are fresh they will usually germinate better and faster. The small seedlings can then be potted up into a 4 inch pot or 1 gallon size pot. Once well rooted in the larger pot, you can then transplant them into the ground. Of course, wait until spring when there is no chance of frost or freezing temperatures. In Zone 8 this is usually about mid April. You should see blooms in the summer.

Hope this helps you out!
Brooks Wilson)

Answer #3 · Brooks Wilson's Answer · Nicotiana 'Sylvestris' is the botanical name for the Indian Peace Pipe Plant. This plant is an annual.)

Answer #2 · Brooks Wilson's Answer · Indian Peace Pipe Plant is a Nicotiana. In Zone 8A Nicotiana is an annual. I own a retail nursery and we usually carry them in the Spring. I would take a look around at local nurseries next spring to see if any of them have the Nicotianas. If not, you may need to buy them online.)