Can I submerge my lily seeds to jumpstart growth?

I plan on sowing the seeds in real soil once they germinate, but for now I'm concerned with IF they'll germinate if I dunk them in water for the first few days or something. If this is a plausible way to start growth, how long should I keep them in the water and what other circumstances should I try to keep to ensure the highest chance of germination?





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Can I submerge my lily seeds to jumpstart growth?
Sowing lily seeds in real soil can risk infecting the seedlings with a disease. It is not required to presoak most lily seed for germination, though oriental lily seed does benefit from this treatment. Simply sow the seed at the right time. Here are some good articles that describe the starting of lilies from seed.





http://www.lilies.org.uk/html/propagatio...


http://www.lilyseed.com/growing_species....


http://www.lilyseed.com/growing_martagon...
Reply:Lilies I have start from blubs not seeds. But seeds or bulbs should be planted in dirt not water. Use some containers you don't need for a while to get them started. They will still need water and sun even to start.





PS - if is a perenniel bulb, just plant it in the Fall.