Garden Mignonette

1200 seeds

How to Seed Garden Mignonette (Reseda odorata)

1. Best Time to Sow (Gulf Region):

   • Outdoors: From October to February, when daytime temperatures range between 15–25°C (59–77°F).

   • Indoors or nursery trays: From December to February for early transplanting.

   • Avoid sowing from April to September, as high heat and humidity prevent germination and reduce flower quality.

2. Sowing Depth:
   Sow seeds 0.5 cm deep in moist, fine soil. Cover lightly and press gently.
   Garden Mignonette can also be direct-sown in flower beds, as it does not transplant well.

3. Soil:
   Prefers loose, fertile, well-drained soil enriched with organic compost.
   Ideal Gulf mix: 40% garden soil + 30% peat moss + 20% perlite + 10% compost.
   Avoid heavy clay or soggy soils.

4. Light & Temperature:

   • Germination temperature: 18–22°C (64–72°F).

   • Place in bright, indirect light during germination.

   • After sprouting, move to full morning sun and partial afternoon shade for best results in the Gulf.

5. Germination Time:
   Seeds usually germinate in 10–20 days under mild, moist conditions.

6. Transplanting:

   • If started indoors, transplant very carefully when seedlings are small (5–7 cm tall).

   • Space plants 20–25 cm apart for compact, bushy growth.

   • Harden seedlings gradually before full outdoor exposure.

7. Growing Tips for Gulf Climate:

   • Sunlight: Prefers full to partial sun; morning sunlight with light afternoon shade is ideal.

   • Watering: Keep soil evenly moist but not waterlogged. Water early morning or late evening.

   • Feeding: Use a balanced fertilizer every 3–4 weeks during active growth.

   • Maintenance: Remove faded flowers regularly to extend blooming and encourage new growth.

   • The Garden Mignonette produces clusters of small, fragrant white to greenish flowers highly attractive to bees and butterflies.

   • Blooms from late winter to early summer in Gulf climates.