Ramps

[littleminnie]

I bought some ramp seeds and started them a few days ago. I had never seen them as seeds before so i had to order even though it is a weird time of year. I figure they can be planted anytime since they are perennial and will survive the winter. Also I have to figure out where to plant them! has anyone grown them from seed? The packets only contained 12 seeds each.

[steev]

Monday in the produce market they had ramps offerred at $11/lb! I didn't ask whether any had sold.

[ottawagardener]

They might be hard to start from seeds or so I've heard. Normally the seeds are ripe sometime in summer if I'm remembering correctly so they would probably go through moist stratification before sprouting. Let me know how it goes. (Allium tricoccum right?)

[littleminnie]

Hmm I should have soaked them then. Would much rather have a tuber to start them from.

[bonsaioutlaw]

Lil Min, You can get the tubers at ebay right now.

[caledonian]

It takes two to three years for seed to germinate - they need a repeated cold stratification before they're ready.

Now, perhaps the seed you purchased had already been prepared. But if not, it will take quite a while before you see plants.

You might have an easier time purchasing a plant or two from a nursery, or even from the grocery store, and letting them spread.

[littleminnie]

Thanks for letting me know.

[jim]

Sowing seed fresh as it is shed in the summer results in seedlings the following spring, in my experience.
Perhaps older seed is more recalcitrant and will need multiple vernalizations.
Your chances would be better if you can find some seed on plants and sow them immediately...getting a plant would make that easier...
Jim