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Growing Canna from Seed: Scarify and Soak for Success

Canna seeds are pea-sized, black, and rock-hard (“Indian Shot”). Scarify by rubbing on sandpaper, then soak in warm water overnight to prime. Plant immediately or save until April. Leaves appear in ~4 weeks; blooms may come next year. Deadhead faded flowers to encourage secondary spikes.

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