Growing Instructions
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When to plant: Spring, summer or fall
Where to plant: Full sun to partial shade
Blooms: Spring to fall
Prepare the soil by loosening it with a garden fork.
Scatter seeds evenly over the prepared soil.
Rake the soil to lightly cover seeds.
Water the area gently.
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When to plant: Anytime!
Where to plant: Plant in a pot with drainage holes, and place in an area that gets indirect sunlight.
Sprinkle a few seeds on top of the soil and cover very lightly.
Mist regularly until you begin to see some sprouts.
Once sprouted, water regularly, from the bottom* if possible.
*To do this, place your pot in a sink or tray with a few inches of room-temp water, and let the soil absorb the moisture until the top feels damp. Then, remove and drain any excess water.
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When to plant: Spring, summer or fall
Where to plant: Full sun to partial shade
Blooms: Spring to fall
Prepare the soil by loosening it with a garden fork.
Scatter seeds evenly over the prepared soil.
Rake the soil to lightly cover seeds.
Water the area gently.
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When to plant: Spring or early summer
Sow seeds about 3-6mm deep and lightly cover with soil.
Water gently, but thoroughly.
Indoors (optional): Start seeds 4 weeks before your last frost date, and then transplant outdoors in May. Once plants are 5–8 cm tall, space them 30–40 cm apart.
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When to plant: Spring
Where to plant: Full sun
Blooms: Summer to fall
Prepare the soil by loosening it with a garden fork.
Lightly press seeds into the soil, barely covering.
Water area gently and keep moist for 7-14 days.
Tip: Start your seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before planting outside. Space your plants 10” apart when moving into your garden.
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When to plant: Early spring or late fall
Where to plant: Full sun to partial shade
Blooms: Spring to fall
Prepare the soil by loosening it with a garden fork.
Scatter seeds evenly over the prepared soil.
Rake the soil to lightly cover seeds.
Water the area gently.
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This unique blend of an annual, biennial and perennial flower means you’ll have new blooms to enjoy at different times of the year.
Start indoors over 6-8 weeks to plant outdoors in summer or fall, or plant directly outdoors in spring before the last frost:
Prepare the soil by loosening it with a garden fork.
Rake soil to lightly cover seeds.
Water area gently and keep consistently moist for 2-3 weeks.
Indoor Planting:
Choose a large pot (at least 12–14 inches wide and 8 inches deep) with good drainage holes.
Use a light, well-draining potting mix. A mix designed for flowers or a blend of potting soil and perlite works well.
Lightly moisten the soil before planting.
Planting Instructions:
Fill the pot almost to the top with soil, leaving about 1 inch of space.
Sprinkle the seeds, spacing them evenly across the surface:
Lightly press the seeds into the soil but do not bury them deeply - just barely cover.
Mist the surface gently with water to avoid disturbing the seeds.
Location & Light:
Place the pot in a bright window (preferably south-facing) where it will receive at least 6–8 hours of light daily.
If natural light is weak, use a grow light set a few inches above the pot.
Watering:
Mist or lightly water daily until seeds sprout to keep the soil moist but not soggy.
Once sprouted, water when the top inch of soil feels dry.
After Sprouting:
Thin out if needed: once seedlings have a few leaves, gently remove the weakest ones, leaving enough space for plants to grow (aim for 3–4 inches between each plant).
Keep in a warm, bright spot and rotate the pot every few days to keep growth even.
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When to plant: Early spring or late summer
Where to plant: Full sun or partial shade
Blooms: Spring to summer
Prepare the soil by loosening it with a garden fork.
Scatter seeds evenly over prepared soil.
Rake the soil to lightly cover the seeds.
Water the area gently.
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When to plant: Early spring or late fall
Where to plant: Full sun to partial shade
Blooms: Spring to fall
Prepare the soil by loosening it with a garden fork.
Scatter seeds evenly over the prepared soil.
Rake the soil to lightly cover seeds.
Water the area gently.
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When: Early spring or late fall
Where: Full sun to partial shade
Blooms: Summer to fall
Prepare the soil by loosening it with a garden fork.
Scatter seeds evenly over the prepared soil.
Rake soil to lightly cover the seeds.
Water the area gently.
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Where: Full sun
When: Begin indoors in Spring
Blooms: Summer to fall
Begin sowing your seeds indoors in the Spring, about 6-12 weeks before the last frost. Set up a tray with seed starting mix, anp sprinkle the seeds on top of the soil. If using a plastic seedling tray, plant one seed per slot. If planting in a division-free container, space the seeds 1/2 to 1 inch apart.
Gently press the seeds into the soil (no deeper than 1/8 inch). For optimum growth potential, keep the soil in a warm area (about 21 degrees C).
Gently water the seeds and keep soil damp, but not soggy.
Once your plants have six or more leaves, it’s time to put them into a small pot about 2” (5 cm) in diameter, filled with fresh potting soil.
Once your seedlings are about 3 inches tall and daytime temperatures consistently remain above freezing, you can begin placing them outside.Start by putting them outside in a shady area; then increase the amount of time in the sun each day, but bring them inside at night.
After all danger of frost has passed, the seedlings can be planted in the ground in well-drained soil with full sun.
These seeds are sourced locally from Seafoam Lavender. Open-pollinated, herb & pesticide-free, their lavender farm practices organic farming methods and use bees and other native pollinators to ensure their seeds are genetically diverse.
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When to plant: Early spring or late fall
Where to plant: Full sun to partial shade
Blooms: Spring to fall
Prepare the soil by loosening it with a garden fork.
Scatter seeds evenly over the prepared soil.
Rake the soil to lightly cover seeds.
Water the area gently.
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When: Early spring* or fall
Where: Full sun to partial shade, well-drained soil
Blooms: Spring to summer
Prepare the soil by loosening it with a garden fork.
Place seeds at a shallow depth of ¼” and spaced approximately 12” apart.
Gently press seeds into the soil, ensuring they are lightly covered.
Water the area gently.
*For best chance of success, start sowing indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost and transplant outdoors in the spring. If starting indoors, use peat or coir pots to minimize root disturbance. Soak seeds in water for 24 hours prior to sowing. Sow shallowly, about 1/8″ deep, and maintain a cool soil temperature. Seeds should germinate in 14-60 days.
Plant directly outside in fall where winters are mild for blooms the following year.
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When to plant: Spring, summer or fall
Where to plant: Full sun to partial shade
Blooms: Spring to fall
Prepare the soil by loosening it with a garden fork.
Scatter seeds evenly over the prepared soil.
Rake the soil to lightly cover seeds.
Water the area gently.
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When to plant: Spring* or fall
Where to plant: Full sun to partial shade
Blooms: Spring to fall
Sow directly outdoors in late fall to overwinter.
*OR, to plant in spring, wet and cold stratification is required:
Mix seeds with moist foundation (garden soil or moss) and place in a plastic bag.
Refrigerate for 6-8 weeks.
Sow seed at 1/8 inch depth.
Water gently, and keep moist while seedling is establishing.
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When to plant: Spring* or fall
Where to plant: Full sun to partial shade
Blooms: Spring to fall
Sow directly outdoors in late fall to overwinter.
*OR, to plant in spring, wet and cold stratification is required:
Mix seeds with moist foundation (garden soil or moss) and place in a plastic bag.
Refrigerate for 6-8 weeks.
Sow seed at 1/8 inch depth.
Water gently, and keep moist while seedling is establishing.
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When to plant: Spring* or fall
Where to plant: Full sun to partial shade
Blooms: Spring to fall
Sow directly outdoors in late fall to overwinter.
*OR, to plant in spring, wet and cold stratification is required:
Mix seeds with moist foundation (garden soil or moss) and place in a plastic bag.
Refrigerate for 6-8 weeks.
Sow seed at 1/8 inch depth.
Water gently, and keep moist while seedling is establishing.
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When: Spring* or summer
Where: Full sun to partial shade
Blooms: Summer
Prepare the soil by loosening it with a garden fork.
Sprinkle seeds evenly over soil.
Rake the soil to lightly cover the seeds.Water the area gently.
*Start indoors in March to plant outside in summer. Plant directly outside in fall for blooms the following year.
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When to plant: Spring or fall
Where to plant: Full sun
Blooms: Spring to summer
Prepare the soil by loosening it with a garden fork.
Place seeds about ¼” deep and spaced 8-10” apart.
Rake soil to lightly cover seeds.
Water area gently.
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When to plant: Late spring or late fall
Where to plant: Full sun
Blooms: Spring to fall
Prepare the soil by loosening it with a garden fork.
Scatter seeds evenly over the prepared soil.
Rake the soil to lightly cover seeds.
Water the area gently.
You can start your seed indoors, by planting in pots in mid-March and then transplanting in late May.
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When to plant: Early spring or late fall
Where to plant: Full sun to partial shade
Blooms: Spring to fall
Prepare the soil by loosening it with a garden fork.
Scatter seeds evenly over the prepared soil.
Rake the soil to lightly cover seeds.
Water the area gently.
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When: Spring, summer or fall
Where: Full sun to partial shade
Blooms: Summer to early fall
Start your seeds indoors, placing seed starting soil and 2-3 seeds per small pot.
Lightly press the seeds into the soil, ensuring not to cover fully.
Once your seedlings have grown a few leaves, you can transplant them into larger pots or into your garden. Space each seedling about 12” apart.
Water area gently and keep moist as the plants adapt to their new environment.
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When: Late spring or early summer
Where: Full sun
Blooms: Late summer to early fall
Dig a small hole for each seed, about ¼-½” deep and spaced 6-12” apart.
Place one or two sunflower seeds in each hole and gently cover with soil, pressing down gently.
Water the area gently.
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When: Early spring or fall, or start indoors 6-8 weeks before average frost date for your area.
Where: Full sun
Blooms: Spring to summer
Prepare the soil by loosening it with a garden fork.
Plant seeds about ½” deep.
Rake the soil to lightly cover the seeds.
Water the area gently.
Regularly cut fresh flowers to extend blooming.
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When to plant: Spring or fall
Where to plant: Full sun
Blooms: Spring to summer
Prepare the soil by loosening it with a garden fork.
Place seeds about ¼” deep and spaced 8-10” apart.
Rake soil to lightly cover seeds.
Water area gently.
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When to plant: Early spring or late fall
Where to plant: Full sun to partial shade
Blooms: Spring to fall
Prepare the soil by loosening it with a garden fork.
Scatter seeds evenly over the prepared soil.
Rake the soil to lightly cover seeds.
Water the area gently.
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When to plant: Late fall, or start indoors over winter to plant in spring or summer
Where to plant: Full sun to partial shade, with moist soil
Blooms: Late summer
Gently nick the seeds with a nail file or sandpaper, being careful not to damage the inside.
Dig small holes about ¼” deep in soil and spaced a few inches apart.
Place 2-3 seeds in each hole and lightly cover with soil, patting down gently.
Water the area gently.
Apply a thin layer of mulch, such as straw or shredded leaves, over the seeded area.
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When to plant: Early spring or late fall
Where to plant: Full sun to partial shade
Blooms: Spring to fall
Prepare the soil by loosening it with a garden fork.
Scatter seeds evenly over the prepared soil.
Rake the soil to lightly cover seeds.
Water the area gently.