Days To Germination: 15-75 days
Planting Depth: 1/8 inch
Spacing, Seed: 2 inch
Spacing, Plant: 10 to 12 inches
Plant Height: 24 to 36 inches
Light: Full Sun
SOWING: Plant in a sunny location with well drained soil. Plant seed
directly outdoors in early spring. Cultivate soil, mix seeds with a cup of sand and broadcast lightly over planting area. Lightly rake into soil or cover with light soil to a depth of 1/8 inch. Can be sown in
Fall in mild winter areas.
THINNING AND TRANSPLANTING: When seedlings are 2 to 3 inches high, thin to 10 to 12 inches apart. Replant thinned plants.
GERMINATION: 15-75 days, depending upon soil and weather conditions.
GROWING TIPS: For earliest bloom, start in a sunny window 6 to 8 weeks before transplanting outdoors. May be direct-seeded outside. Keep plants moderately moist. Cut the flower stalks after the first bloom to encourage formation of a second spike. Established plants resent being transplanted and seldom live once dug up. Soak seeds for 2 hours prior to sowing.
