Doll's Eyes Seeds
- HOW TO GROW
- FAST FACTS
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HOW TO GROW
Sowing: To break its dormancy this seed needs a period of cold moisture, a period of warm moisture, followed by another period of cold moisture. Mix the seed with moist sand and store it in the refrigerator for 60 days, then move it to a 70-75 degrees F location for 30-60 days, followed by another 30-60 day period in the refrigerator before planting. To accomplish this naturally, simply plant the seed in late fall and wait until the second spring after planting for germination. Treated seed can also be started indoors in late winter. Sow non-GMO Doll's Eyes seeds on the surface of a flat, pressing it down slightly but not burying the seed. Keep the soil very moist until germination, which should occur within 14 days. When plants reach 3-4" in height, transplant them 18-24" apart. Treated seeds can also be direct sown 1/4" deep in early spring; keep the temperature at 65-70 degrees F and the soil consistently moist until germination. Doll's Eyes plants prefer clay or coarse loam soils, and grow best in forest settings with part to full shade and good drainage.
Growing: Keep the soil moist, and do not let it completely dry out between waterings. This plant grows rather slowly, and may not flower until its second year of growth. Since it self-sows freely, remove the clusters of berries if you do not want volunteer plants next season. After several years of growth, the plant can also be divided.
Harvesting: Every part of this Doll's Eyes plant is extremely poisonous. Use extreme caution when coming into contact with its leaves or berries.
Seed Saving: Collect the berries when they are overripe, keeping in mind that all parts of the plant are highly poisonous. To remove the flesh from non-GMO Doll's Eyes seeds, mash the berries slightly and add water. Work the mixture to separate the seeds from the pulp, and drain off the water. The good seeds will sink to the bottom of the container. Let the seeds dry, then store Acataea Pachypoda seeds in the refrigerator until planting.
FAST FACTS
Common Names: White Baneberry, White Cohosh, White Doll's Eyes
Latin Name: Actaea pachypoda
Species Origin: US Native Wildflower
Type: Native Wildflowers
Life Cycle: Perennial
USDA Zones: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
US Regions: Midwest, Northern, Northeast, Southeast
Seeds per Ounce: 2,400
Stratification: Cold/Wet for 12 Weeks, then Warm/Wet for 12 Weeks - Repeat
Germination Ease: Stratify 24 Weeks
Sunlight: Shade
Height: 24 Inches
Color: White
Bloom Season: Blooms Late Spring
Late, but great!
I had written an earlier review about these seeds. USPS had taken a huge amount of time (weeks) for a short journey, but as luck happens, I write the review, and predictably, the seeds showed up the NEXT day. Everwilde has been great.
Didn't receive, not sure what happened!
I am not at all trying to assign blame. But this came up for review, and thought I would comment. I did not get the seeds, I did get a shipping notification from Everwilde (thank you), but the email also said there would be a tracking number that didn't exist. It also said if it was in an envelope, that there may not be tracking. We have all had varying experiences with USPS, so that could be the problem right there....unsure. Either way, I'd love to review, and will comment that the shopping process was good. But sure would like those seeds.
Awesome!
DESCRIPTION
HOW TO GROW
Sowing: To break its dormancy this seed needs a period of cold moisture, a period of warm moisture, followed by another period of cold moisture. Mix the seed with moist sand and store it in the refrigerator for 60 days, then move it to a 70-75 degrees F location for 30-60 days, followed by another 30-60 day period in the refrigerator before planting. To accomplish this naturally, simply plant the seed in late fall and wait until the second spring after planting for germination. Treated seed can also be started indoors in late winter. Sow non-GMO Doll's Eyes seeds on the surface of a flat, pressing it down slightly but not burying the seed. Keep the soil very moist until germination, which should occur within 14 days. When plants reach 3-4" in height, transplant them 18-24" apart. Treated seeds can also be direct sown 1/4" deep in early spring; keep the temperature at 65-70 degrees F and the soil consistently moist until germination. Doll's Eyes plants prefer clay or coarse loam soils, and grow best in forest settings with part to full shade and good drainage.
Growing: Keep the soil moist, and do not let it completely dry out between waterings. This plant grows rather slowly, and may not flower until its second year of growth. Since it self-sows freely, remove the clusters of berries if you do not want volunteer plants next season. After several years of growth, the plant can also be divided.
Harvesting: Every part of this Doll's Eyes plant is extremely poisonous. Use extreme caution when coming into contact with its leaves or berries.
Seed Saving: Collect the berries when they are overripe, keeping in mind that all parts of the plant are highly poisonous. To remove the flesh from non-GMO Doll's Eyes seeds, mash the berries slightly and add water. Work the mixture to separate the seeds from the pulp, and drain off the water. The good seeds will sink to the bottom of the container. Let the seeds dry, then store Acataea Pachypoda seeds in the refrigerator until planting.
FAST FACTS
Common Names: White Baneberry, White Cohosh, White Doll's Eyes
Latin Name: Actaea pachypoda
Species Origin: US Native Wildflower
Type: Native Wildflowers
Life Cycle: Perennial
USDA Zones: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
US Regions: Midwest, Northern, Northeast, Southeast
Seeds per Ounce: 2,400
Stratification: Cold/Wet for 12 Weeks, then Warm/Wet for 12 Weeks - Repeat
Germination Ease: Stratify 24 Weeks
Sunlight: Shade
Height: 24 Inches
Color: White
Bloom Season: Blooms Late Spring
Reviews
Review
Late, but great!
I had written an earlier review about these seeds. USPS had taken a huge amount of time (weeks) for a short journey, but as luck happens, I write the review, and predictably, the seeds showed up the NEXT day. Everwilde has been great.
Review
Didn't receive, not sure what happened!
I am not at all trying to assign blame. But this came up for review, and thought I would comment. I did not get the seeds, I did get a shipping notification from Everwilde (thank you), but the email also said there would be a tracking number that didn't exist. It also said if it was in an envelope, that there may not be tracking. We have all had varying experiences with USPS, so that could be the problem right there....unsure. Either way, I'd love to review, and will comment that the shopping process was good. But sure would like those seeds.
Review
Awesome!