You probably have Ventricosa seedlings,from the description of the plant. Second,do NOT pinch off the single leaf,or it will probably kill the seedling. It needs the leaf,which makes food for the plant. Be patient! They will eventually make more leaves. Others can chime in now. Phil

hosta freak Thanks for the Id and information I will definetly be patient. Do all the seeds come true from Ventricosa? I was kinda hoping they wouldn't. What are the best temps for them now? Thanks again Jeff

Jeff,yes the word is that Ventricosa is one of the only hostas to come true from seed. Of course there is always that possibility of any hosta giving a different result. The only thing is,it's more likely to be just plain green. Phil

it is SAID it comes true ... i dont seem to recall any scientific proof of such ... unless i missed a ben z tome on that ... did he DNA test it??? if not.. then its speculation ...

IMHO.. you should not label it such.. and DEFINITELY not sell it as true to name ....

all that said.. for your little piece of eden ... it most likely is ...

as to your new hobby .... a green hosta will usually give you 99.9999999999999999% green seedlings... there are about 1000 named green hosta .... if you want to go for something really new.. you will need to obtain a streaked mother plant.. or seed from such... try the FAQs for information on hybridizing.. and maybe the hosta library ...

that is called enabling.. lol ...

good luck

and welcome.. i dont recognize the name ...

ken

ps: check the link too

Here is a link that might be useful: seedy fellows

Thanks to all, who contributed. After seeing some pics of H.Ventricosa. I believe that is what I have. All seedlings so far look the same. But I think it's still to early to tell. Update 2 seedlings now have 2 leaves. Whoo hoo:)

your excitement makes me smile...

YOU GO FOR IT!!!!!

if.. in fall you think of this... let me know.. i might be willing to send you some GOOD seeds from a streaked momma

ken

Ken You are right I am enjoying every minute of watching these little hostas grow. I have probably 150 seedlings growing all the same(bummer) but I am still going to grow these out and put them out all over the yard. I do have one other variety with a white border around it but I can't remember seeing any seed pods on this one. Oh' and thanks for the offer of the seeds I would gladly take you up on that offer and possibly I could send you some seeds of the many plants I have. We will talk about it in the fall. Thanks again I'll be talking to you. Jeff