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Starting Calla Lilies from Seed Pods Indoors

Kim asks how to start calla seeds. Let pod ripen brown, then plant seeds individually, barely covered, in warm, evenly moist soil. Seedlings need lots of light (40‑watt shop light 8 inches above). Harden off in shade 10 days before moving to sun. In frost‑free areas, move out after hardening; in cold zones, don't start seeds until January.

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