{"product_id":"king-size-apricot-aster","title":"King Size Apricot Aster","description":"\u003cp\u003e50 Seeds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKing Size Apricot Aster\u003c\/strong\u003e is a showy \u003cstrong\u003eChina Aster (\u003cem\u003eCallistephus chinensis\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/strong\u003e variety known for its large, full, apricot-colored blooms. It is a \u003cstrong\u003ecool-to-mild-season annual\u003c\/strong\u003e, so in the Gulf it is best grown during the cooler months, especially in Kuwait.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e🌱 Best Sowing Time\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest sowing period:\u003c\/strong\u003e October–January.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest period in Kuwait:\u003c\/strong\u003e November–December.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA second sowing can be made in \u003cstrong\u003eJanuary–February\u003c\/strong\u003e if temperatures remain mild.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAvoid:\u003c\/strong\u003e May–September and periods of extreme summer heat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal germination temperature: approximately \u003cstrong\u003e18–22°C\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🌿 How to Sow the Seeds\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse a \u003cstrong\u003elight, fertile, well-drained seed-starting mix\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSow seeds approximately \u003cstrong\u003e0.3–0.5 cm deep\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCover lightly with fine soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater gently using a fine spray.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep the medium \u003cstrong\u003eevenly moist but never waterlogged\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlace the seed tray in a bright location with gentle morning sunlight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnce seedlings develop \u003cstrong\u003e3–4 true leaves\u003c\/strong\u003e, transplant carefully.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpace plants approximately \u003cstrong\u003e20–30 cm apart\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e⏱ Germination\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeeds usually germinate within \u003cstrong\u003e7–14 days\u003c\/strong\u003e under suitable conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep the seed-starting medium consistently moist during germination.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid excessive watering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvide good light and airflow after seedlings emerge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not let young seedlings remain in overly hot conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🌱 Growing \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to partial shade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn the Gulf, provide \u003cstrong\u003emorning sun and afternoon shade\u003c\/strong\u003e during warmer periods.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fertile, loose, organic-rich, and well drained.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water regularly during establishment and flowering. 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