How Do You Grow African Violets From Seed?
With a little practice, you can have hundreds of beautiful African violets for the price of a packet of seed Prepare the Seed Tray: Put about 3 inches of milled sphagnum moss or seed-starting mix into a shallow tray or flat with drainage holes in the bottom. Place the flat into a larger container of water for several hours to thoroughly moisten the mix. Remove the flat and drain excess water. Plant the Seed: African violet seed is very tiny; it looks like dust. Fold a piece of cardboard and gently empty the packet onto it. Gently tap the cardboard, moving it around the tray to distribute the seed. Enclose the entire flat in a plastic bag and seal. Wipe off any excess moisture that collects inside the bag. When the seedlings begin to show, gradually open the plastic bag to expose the seedlings to air. Keep the mix moist at all times by gently misting with a weak fertilizer solution. Use an African violet food and dilute it to 1/4 the strength recommended on the label. When the seedlings
