# Gardner types: Another thread about planting jasmine

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**Category:** Factual Questions\
**Created:** [August 18, 2015, 3:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gardner-types-another-thread-about-planting-jasmine/728178 "2015-08-18T15:02:21Z")\
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**Author:** ![WOOKINPANUB](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/wookinpanub/32/132_2.png) [@WOOKINPANUB](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WOOKINPANUB)\
**Post date:** [August 18, 2015, 3:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gardner-types-another-thread-about-planting-jasmine/728178/1 "2015-08-18T15:02:21Z")

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It’s been close to a year since I posted [this](http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?t=736593&highlight=jasmine) 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.

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**Author:** ![Anaglyph](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/ed8c4c/32.png) [@Anaglyph](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Anaglyph)\
**Post date:** [August 18, 2015, 5:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gardner-types-another-thread-about-planting-jasmine/728178/2 "2015-08-18T17:27:47Z")

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Here’s some [good advice](http://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/jasmine/jasmine-propagation-tips.htm). 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.

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**Author:** ![WOOKINPANUB](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/wookinpanub/32/132_2.png) [@WOOKINPANUB](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WOOKINPANUB)\
**Post date:** [August 18, 2015, 6:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gardner-types-another-thread-about-planting-jasmine/728178/3 "2015-08-18T18:19:44Z")

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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.