How can I start some Hosta seeds that I collected from my neighbors garden last fall?
Plant seeds outdoors up to two months before the last expected frost date. To get a jump on the season, however, sow your seeds indoors in moist, sterile starting medium and hold the temperature at about 70F. If the seeds are viable, they will germinate in 15 to 20 days. Keep the seedlings well lighted until about May 1, then plant them out in a shady site containing rich, moist, well-drained soil. Many modern Hostas are hybrids, so don’t be disappointed if your new plants are not identical with your neighbor’s.
