Thanks. I'll check it out.

I'm also in a zone 8 in Northern California. I can't quite get away with overwintering outdoors due to frost. As recommended, if you bring them in during heavy frost/freeze, they should do well.

Update on seedlings. I don't know what size this seed tray is but do the look like they're ok or should I move them to a bigger pot size next year?

Hi Cathy,

Congratulations on your very healthy seedlings :-))) I usually leave my seedlings be for at least two growing seasons, but then again I'm in the colder northeast and things seem to grow a bit slower due to the that. I would let the bulb grow 1" to 2" in diameter before potting up to the next size.

Fred

Your seedlings look really good. Like Fred mentioned, I wouldn't move them into bigger pots until the bulbs are quite a bit bigger. Most amaryllis seem to prefer being pot bound to being in too large of a pot.

mine are happy as clams in their box...I have no intentions of moving them anytime soon.

Wow. I was too scared to plant that many. But since I lost my seeds I wish I did. How long will you keep them like that, Merkity?

Thanks berkeleysgr8 and Fred I won't transplant yet. How often to fertilize? I'll have to keep a log on everything from now on.

not sure - i suppose until the bulbs seem too crowded. I actually started them as seeds in these containers, some sprouted more than others. they definitely seem to like it crowded. Most likley I will take a closer look near the end of summer. these were not dormant for winter, but its a good time to prep for colder weather - they have to stay outside for winter...

How old are they? I have some pods I'm waiting patiently to turn brown and open. (See my other post). I plan to start most of them right away.

If you plant them in the ground, rather than pots, then they should overwinter quite well. But in pots, a hard freeze will likely kill them. Even in the ground they will lose their leaves in winter, and the growth rate will be slower than if you keep them growing actively through the winter. But if you decide to plant them in the ground you should do it in spring or early summer to get them well established before winter. Also, well-drained soil will be helpful, so if yours is heavy clay, mix in a good amount of organic matter.

Cathy, I try to remember to fertilize once a week, though I probably manage to remember twice per month. I use a balanced fertilizer and a bit of Epsom salt. Toward the end of the growing season you'll want to provide less nitrogen. If they get too much nitrogen, the bulbs seem to put their energy into making lots of leaves, but not developing flowers for the following season. I'm sure that someone here can provide much better guidelines for fertilizing than I can!