How to Plant Jack in the Pulpit Seeds
Jack-in-the-Pulpit plants, or Arisaema triphyllum, are perennial wildflowers that bloom in the spring and early summer. It produces shiny, bright-orange berries in the fall. The Jack-in-the-Pulpit is an exotic, unusual-looking plant that grows up to 4 feet tall with single leaves divided into three leaflets. The plant can be a unique addition to a shaded flower bed or a woodland wildflower garden. Jack-in-the-Pulpit seeds are easy to grow and can be planted directly into the ground after harvest. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- Jack-in-the-Pulpit seeds
- Pitchfork
- Organic mulch
- Organic compost (optional)
- Plastic bag with damp sand or sphagnum moss (optional)
Instructions
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Harvest Jack-in-the-Pulpit seeds in the fall by picking off the bright-red berries. Squeeze the berries to remove the one or two seeds inside. Rinse the seeds to clean off the pulp.
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Plant the seeds outdoors right after harvesting them. Find a spot that provides partial shade and moist soil. Turn the soil, loosening it to a depth of about 3 or 4 inches.
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Plant the Jack-in-the-Pulpit seeds about 1/2-inch deep into the soil. Space the seedlings about 12 to 18 inches apart.
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Water the soil well and keep it moist by watering once or twice every week. Spread a 1- or 2-inch layer of organic mulch around the plants after they begin to grow to help retain moisture in the soil.
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Tips & Warnings
To start Jack-in-the-Pulpit seeds indoors, you'll need to stratify them, or give them a cold treatment, by placing the seeds in a plastic bag filled with damp sand or sphagnum moss and storing the bag in the refrigerator for two or three months. Afterward, plant the seeds in a small pot and transplant the seedlings outdoors in the spring.
If you have poor soil, amend it with some organic compost prior to planting your Jack-in-the-Pulpit seeds.
Jack-in-the-Pulpit berries, as well as all other parts of the plant, can be poisonous, so be sure to keep pets and children away from the plant and its berries.
