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Growing Calla Lilies from Seed: A Detailed Guide

Calla seed pods mature into cone-like structures. Wait until kernels turn yellow and mushy, then squish out tiny tuber-like seeds. Sow ¼ inch deep, ½ inch apart, warm and moist. Germination varies from days to a month. Blooms in 2–3 years.

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