Ipomoea Moonflower

10 seeds

🗓️ When to Sow

• Indoors: Start 4–6 weeks before the last frost.

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

• Moonflowers are tender annuals in temperate climates and need warmth to thrive.

🌱 Seed Prep (Important for Germination)

1. Scarify the Seeds

   • Nick the hard seed coat with a nail file or sharp blade.

   • Or soak seeds in warm water for 12–24 hours before sowing.

   • This improves germination dramatically.

🌱 How to Sow

🌿 Indoors

1. Containers: Use peat pots or biodegradable pots to avoid transplant shock.

2. Soil: Use a light, well-draining seed-starting mix.

3. Depth: Sow ½ inch (1.2 cm) deep.

4. Temperature: Keep at 70–75°F (21–24°C).

5. Germination Time: 5–14 days (faster if scarified/soaked).

6. Light: Provide bright light after sprouting.

🪴 Harden off seedlings for 7–10 days before planting outdoors.

🌿 Direct Sowing Outdoors

1. Site: Full sun, near a fence, trellis, or arbor.

2. Soil: Well-drained, moderately fertile.

3. Spacing: Plant seeds or transplants 6–12 inches (15–30 cm) apart.

4. Sowing: Sow soaked or scarified seeds ½ inch deep.

🌸 Growing Notes

• Support: Provide a trellis or structure for climbing.

• Water: Regular watering, especially in dry spells — keep soil moist but not soggy.

• Bloom Time: Mid to late summer, often 60–90 days from sowing.

• Flowering: Blooms open in the evening and close in the morning. Fragrant and attractive to night pollinators.

• Frost sensitive: Treat as an annual in cooler climates.