Garden Balsam mixed

200 seeds

🗓️ When to Sow

• Indoors: Start 6–8 weeks before the last frost for earlier blooms.

• Outdoors: Direct sow after the last frost, when soil has warmed to at least 18°C (65°F).

🌱 How to Sow Indoors (Recommended for Cool Climates)

1. Containers & Soil

   • Use seed trays or small pots with well-draining seed-starting mix.

2. Sowing

   • Sow seeds ¼ inch (6 mm) deep.

   • Lightly cover with fine soil and gently press down.

3. Conditions

   • Keep at 21–24°C (70–75°F).

   • Maintain consistent moisture — not soggy.

   • Provide bright light or grow lights.

4. Germination

   • Typically occurs in 7–14 days.

5. After Germination

   • Thin or transplant seedlings when they have 2–3 true leaves.

   • Harden off for 7–10 days before planting outside.

🌱 Direct Sowing Outdoors

1. Site

   • Full sun to partial shade (best in partial shade in hot climates).

   • Well-draining, moist, rich soil.

2. Sowing

   • Sow seeds ¼ inch deep, cover lightly with soil.

   • Water gently to keep moist.

3. Spacing

   • Thin or transplant seedlings to 10–12 inches (25–30 cm) apart.

🌿 Growing Notes

• Height: 12–24 inches (30–60 cm)

• Bloom Time: Mid-summer to frost

• Watering: Regular; keep soil moist, especially during dry spells

• Feeding: Monthly light feeding improves blooming

• Deadheading: Not required — flowers drop naturally

• Self-seeding: May reseed in mild climates