>>I had a Bomarea species from Archibald via Watson a few years ago. It germinated in 10 days. It's a weed and invasive in its native country. Couldn't establish it here in the Chicago area. May try again. Your slow germination experience may mean that the seed is not viable or dead. If you dig it up and find it still there and apparently alive, try a higher germination temperature,e.g., 75-80° F I don't agree with the higher temp. for germinating Bomareas. I have been growing them from seed for a number of years, and they all germinate in the cool temperatures of fall through winter. If Bomarea seed is old it is slow to germinate - I had some that took 18 months, but they did eventually sprout. Also, if the gluey coating of the seeds is not removed they will take a while to germinate. It contains germination inhibitors and is not easy to remove, so most seed that is available has not been cleaned. I clean our seed in a wire strainer, rubbing the seeds agains the mesh, but it doesn't come off easily. Diana Telos Rare Bulbs