How to Sow Hibiscus Seeds
- 1). Soak your seeds overnight in a small cup of water to moisten them if they have dried since being harvested.
- 2). Cut a small nick on one side of the seed with a razor blade. This will help speed the sprouting process and can also be an indicator of how viable the seed is. If you do not see moist, white seed tissue where you nicked it, it probably will not sprout.
- 3). Fill the seed cubes of a plastic seedling tray with a seed starting soil mix, which is available at most garden supply centers and home improvement stores.
- 4). Insert the eraser end of a pencil into the center of the soil in each cube, about 1/4 inch deep. Drop one seed into each hole, and cover the holes with the soil.
- 5). Water the soil just enough to keep it moist and avoid drying. The amount of water you will need will vary depending on the air flow and room temperature. Feel the soil with your hand several times throughout the day. If the soil begins to feel more dry than moist, add a small amount of water until the soil feels moist again. Do not over-water them, as they will not germinate.