Cultivation Advice – Morning Glory Ipomoea – Grandpa Otts
Days To Germination:Â 5-14
Planting Depth: 1/4 – 3/4 inch
Spacing, Plant:Â 6-8 inches
Light:Â Full Sun
- Soak seeds overnight in warm water for 24 hours before planting in early to mid spring under cover with warmth.
- Cover seed with1/4 to 3/4 inch fine soil. Keep soil moderately moist during germination.
- These can be planted directly outside after the soil has warmed in late spring.
- Thin to 6 to 8 inches when seedlings are 4 inches tall and acclimatise steadily outdoors after all danger of frost has passed.
- These will require support to ramble.
- Do not over-water or fertilize. Plant in full sun in well drained somewhat poor soil.
- This is a cultivated variety that does not spread or become invasive like its wild cousin and will die with the first frost.
