Hi Jess, I have always wondered how seeds for violets turn out for people. What did your grandmother get from the seeds?

Park Seed Co. catalog used to offer them, don't know if they still do. Let us know what happens with your seeds if you start them! Rosie

Violetshowcase sells seed kits on ebay -

http://www.ebay.com/itm/African-violet-seed-kit-houseplant-seeds-Fantasy-Speckled-Flowers-free-ship-/371473273543?hash=item567d8852c7:g:~48AAOSwLVZVsZl8

I think they have trailers, variegated and fantasy seeds, they include mini terrarium and sterilized starter mix, detailed instructions - $18-20 shipping included.

I know the seller for 15 years - very reputable.

irina

My grandmother always used cuttings, but I have never had much luck with rooting the cuttings of any plant. Plus I like the thought of variety in the seeds. A cutting is a clone of the parent, but with seeds you could get anything. That really appeals to me.

Takes lots of patience....since AV seeds are very small - they take their sweet time to grow into blooming plants...probably 9 months.

Leaf cuttings can be grown into blooming plants in half of the time.

But - yes you will have 100 of them and all different ;-)).