Hi Terry, just how big will the tubers be from one season of growing? I'd read somewhere else on this forum that if the tubers are small (because grown from seed or cutting) then they should be stored in their original dirt to keep from shrivelling up over winter.
I'd also seen your photo of your scented begonia on another post, looks beautiful and the scent must be such a bonus. I will be on the lookout for one of those next year for sure.
~k~

Should have read 'proved' to be ...

Hi Kioni, I believe the first year tubers will be no larger than say an inch across, and yes, these little guys are often difficult to keep over. I will bring the plants into the solarium and keep them growing for as long as possible, thus giving the bulbs more time to size up.

I was looking forward to the fragrant variety called 'Sweet Dreams' ... though, the bulb had not grown for me, so will try again next year!

Hi Terry,
I have been very tempted to grow these but refrained. I would love to know where you got the seeds from and how long it took from germination to get a mature plant. I am not happy with the germination I got from T&M seeds but would love to know about these.I haven't seen any catalogue selling tubers either of this hybrid. So, if you have some at the end of the season would love to know...because that makes it worthwhile growing from seed the first season. Also, I posted it in the seed exchange forum...are you interested in trading seeds if you have any left.

Thanks
Tina

Hi Tina

I had very good germination from my T&M begoina seeds, 14 of the 16 pelleted seeds had developed into mature plants. Begoina seeds are very small and VERY SLOW to grow into anything of significance, you must be very careful with these teeny tiny seedlings! .... a good three months is needed before they begin to take off and really start to move. I had started them way back in February, and I'd recommend even earlier than that.

Sorry, I do not have any seeds left, and I hadn't let any develop upon the plant itself. If you're up to the challenge and have patience to fuss and nuture these through those first few months, do give them a try!

Terry

Thanks Terry, but I think I'll buy pendulus begonia tubers instead. Last Jan I started non-stop begonias from seeds and have almost mature plants now but no flowers yet. So, I am a little impatient. Some of my 4 month old plants succumbed to damp-off. Same with some lisianthus that I started from seeds...seeds sown in May and now they are hardly an inch long.If I am not happy with the tubers I'll try growing from seeds. Would love if you posted a pic of your plant. I also love your pink scentiment pic in another thread. That is not available here. Nice to have found another gardenwebber sharing a passion for tuberous begonias.
bye
tina

Hi,

Curious how difficult was it to start the tuberous begonias from seed? I've done fiberous begonias with NO problem and have always wondered what it would be like to attempt growing tuberous begonias... Many descriptions (don't let them dry out at all they'll for tubers right away and die, etc.) have scared me away. How difficult ARE they???

Hi Kioni - If I venture into tuberous begonia seed - I'll happily share them with you. :)

Tom-