•File or gently nick the seed shell to help it sprout faster.
•Soak in warm water (not boiling!) – change water daily.
•Sprouting begins in 3–7 days – they grow fast!
•Once roots/shoots appear: Place in a bowl or pot with 2–3 inches of loamy soil. Cover with a thin layer of gravel. Add water to just above the soil line.
•Keep the pot in direct sunlight – at least 6 hours/day.
•Transplant outdoors into a pond or water garden when strong