Sow pampas grass outdoors or prefer it in a pot?
You can sow pampas grass directly outdoors from May. This is not advisable, however, because birds like to peck the seeds out of the ground.
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It is better to prefer pampas grass in the pot. You can then start sowing as early as March. You need small pots or a seed tray for sowing. Use potting soil, which is loosened up with perlite (€ 32.90 at Amazon *), or coconut fibers as a substrate.
Pampas grass is a light germ
- Sow seeds
- Lightly press
- moisten with sprayer
- cover with plastic wrap
Sow the seeds as thinly as possible and press them carefully. The seeds are not covered because pampas grass is a light germ. Just press it lightly.
Spray the seeds with water from the flower sprayer. Place a clear lid on the seed tray or wrap it in a plastic bag. This keeps the earth nice and moist.
How to care for the pampas grass after sowing
Place the pots or the sowing container in a bright, warm place. Temperatures around 20 to 22 degrees are ideal. Avoid direct sunlight.
Water regularly and ventilate the cover from time to time to prevent the plants from rot.
After two weeks at the latest, the pampas grass should be germinated. As soon as the plants have grown a little larger, they are pricked out and, if necessary, transplanted into small pots.
Plant out after the Ice Saints
Since pampas grass is still a bit sensitive after cultivation, plant the small plants in the desired location outside only after the ice saints.
In the first year the ornamental grass needs good winter protection. Cover the plant well so that it does not die in frost.
Tips
Almost all pampas grass varieties are dioecious. To harvest seeds, you need at least one male and one female plant. Sometimes completely different colors and characteristics develop from home-grown plants.
