Alstroemeria

Just wondered if anyone has had much joy in growing these from seed? They are very expensive to buy as plants and last year I tried them from seed. From memory they took ages to germinate and I think from a full packet of seed I got one plant which died off because I forgot to water it.
What is the secret, does anyone know?

I’m trying at the moment. No sign of life from the seeds as yet. Sown New Year’s Day. I don’t know if they need heat , patients or anything else. As ever I’m making it up. Seeds collected from a local garden. So I have no information on when or how. Obviously I could & should google, but I haven’t.

In a previous garden, I grew a patch of Ligtu Hybrid Alstromerias. It was a while ago, but I remember sowing in a tray and putting in the fridge for a bit.

In a previous garden, I grew a patch of Ligtu Hybrid Alstromerias. It was a while ago, but I remember sowing in a tray and putting in the fridge for a bit.

Thanks Martin. I think I will try seeds again as the plants are far too expensive!

Temperature: It is recommended to place the seeds in dampened peat moss, seal in a ziploc bag and place the seeds in the refrigerator for 3 weeks. After the cold treatment, grow Peruvian Lily seed in 3 inch pots, 3 - 4 seeds in each pot and lightly cover them with soil. Place pots in 70F for germination.