Dianthus Marie Cabaud Yellow

350 seeds

🗓️ When to Sow

• Indoors: Start seeds 6–8 weeks before your last frost.

• Outdoors: In mild climates, seeds can be sown in early spring or fall.

🌱 How to Sow

1. Prepare Containers
   Use seed trays or small pots filled with a well-draining, sterile seed-starting mix.

2. Sow Seeds on Surface
   Scatter seeds on top of the soil. Press them gently in, but do not cover them — they need light to germinate.

3. Water Lightly
   Mist the surface gently or use a fine spray to moisten the soil without disturbing the seeds.

4. Maintain Temperature
   Keep the environment between 65–72°F (18–22°C) for best germination.

5. Provide Light
   Place trays in a bright spot or under grow lights. Aim for 12–14 hours of light daily.

6. Germination Time
   Seeds typically germinate in 7–14 days.

🌿 After Germination

• When seedlings develop 2–3 sets of true leaves, transplant them into individual pots if needed.

• Begin hardening off the plants (gradual exposure to outdoor conditions) about 7–10 days before planting them in the garden.

🌸 Planting Outdoors

• Wait until after the last frost.

• Choose a location with full sun and well-drained, slightly alkaline soil.

• Space plants about 6–10 inches apart.

🌼 Care Tips

• Water when the top inch of soil feels dry — avoid soggy soil.

• Deadhead spent flowers to encourage reblooming.

• Fertilize monthly with a balanced, low-nitrogen fertilizer.

• Great for cutting — harvest blooms when just opening for best vase life.