Milkweed are difficult to hand-pollinate. Leave the hard work the wasps and bees.

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Wasp are nectavores. They drink the nectar. While they crash the blooms they pollinate with their forked feet.

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What's a good time of year to plant them? Been meaning to, want to get them in for next year 🤙

Currently a nice window for germination before October 1st. After October 1st they are likely to lay in wait till May/June the following year.

Nice! I'll be in touch on it.