Planting Milkweed Seeds In The Fall. Learn more about prechilling seeds before planting. Most milkweed species grow particularly well in undisturbed areas so start by checking out roadsides pastures creek and river banks railroad track beds bike paths highway medians agricultural field margins vacant land cultivated gardens and parks.
Over the years i ve germinated hundreds of milkweed seeds. I recommend planting them directly in the ground however you can plant them in pots with some additional attention. Place 3 seeds on top of the soil in each container or cell.
Place 3 seeds on top of the soil in each container or cell.
You will need milkweed seeds of course paper coffee filters or paper towels non paper plates plastic sandwich bags and a food container with a lid. Fall is the perfect time to collect and plant milkweed. You will need milkweed seeds of course paper coffee filters or paper towels non paper plates plastic sandwich bags and a food container with a lid. Consider planting milkweed varieties that are native to your region for best results.