{"product_id":"african-daisy-ballade-mix","title":"African Daisy Ballade mix","description":"\u003cp\u003e10 Seeds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAfrican Daisy 'Ballade'\u003c\/strong\u003e is a cool-season flowering annual (or short-lived perennial in mild climates) that produces \u003cstrong\u003elarge, daisy-like blooms\u003c\/strong\u003e in vibrant shades of purple, pink, white, and lavender with contrasting dark centers. It is prized for \u003cstrong\u003eflower beds, borders, containers, balconies, and pollinator gardens\u003c\/strong\u003e, attracting \u003cstrong\u003ebees and butterflies\u003c\/strong\u003e. In the Gulf region, it performs best during the cooler months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eBest Planting Time\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeptember to January\u003c\/strong\u003e (recommended)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan also be sown in \u003cstrong\u003eFebruary\u003c\/strong\u003e in cooler Gulf areas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid sowing during the hottest summer months.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSeed Preparation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo soaking is required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptional: Soak seeds in lukewarm water for \u003cstrong\u003e2–4 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e before sowing to encourage quicker germination.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse fresh, high-quality seeds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSoil Preparation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfrican daisies thrive in light, fertile, well-drained soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended mix:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e40% Sandy garden soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e30% Compost\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e20% Coco peat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10% Perlite\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal soil pH:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e6.0–7.0\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSowing Method\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSow seeds in seed trays or directly into prepared soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant seeds \u003cstrong\u003e0.5 cm deep\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCover lightly with fine soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep the soil evenly moist until germination.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransplant seedlings when they have \u003cstrong\u003e3–4 true leaves\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTemperature \u0026amp; 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