This article series revisits classic seed starting and propagation methods and supplies starting with compressed peat pellets with pre-drilled holes. Gardeners who start seeds indoors under lights for transplant after the last frost …

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Seed propagation of African violets requires a basic understanding of the requirements for successful seed germination: light, warmth and moisture. Planting African violet seeds is a simple but rewarding process, with new plantlets showing as early as 9 weeks.

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African violets are easy to propagate from leaf cuttings. Rooting leaves in potting soil, soilless mix or inorganic media such as perlite or vermiculite will produce new plantlets reliably and with very little care and attention.

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