Gardner types: Another thread about planting jasmine

It’s been close to a year since I posted this thread, in which I asked what to do with the jasmine seed pods I discovered in my garden. You gave me some great advice, though unfortunately due most likely to operator error my planting experiment was not successful. I did soak the seeds as instructed and then, living in the warm climate of Florida, I put them directly in the ground. No results whatsoever. But that’s okay; I’ll consider it a trial.

Now my yard is LOUSY with pods; there must be 30 of them. Oddly, only one looks close to bursting - possibly a leftover from last season(?)- while the others probably won’t be ready until early next year. That’s pretty much what happened the last time.

So, now I want to give it another shot and I think I can ask more specific questions this time.

The stuff I’ve read seems to say that in warmer climates the seeds can go straight into the ground. As I mentioned, this didn’t work for me. How a seed in warm earth with ample sunshine and water can fail to sprout I do not know, but mine did not. So, should I bother trying to put the seeds directly in the soil again, this time maybe using a different method?

I saw a seed starter kit that has individual little pots and a plastic cover to create a sort of green house. Have any of you used one of those? How many seeds per “pot” do I use?Assuming they sprout, how big should I let them get before putting them in the ground?

Any helpful hints or tricks anyone can think of are welcome and appreciated.

Here’s some good advice. I’m generally more successful with propagation from cuttings than from seeds. If starting from seeds, it is important to keep them moist but not soggy - I usually keep pots with new seedlings in a semi-closed plastic bag, leaving only a small opening.

Thanks, Anaglyph; these are exactly the kind of tips I’ve been looking for. I might as well try doing the cutting thing too; goodness know I have enough plants from which to take them.