Pansy Swiss giant Yellow

300 seeds

🗓️ When to Sow

• Spring Bloom:

  • Sow indoors in late summer to early fall (July–September).

  • Transplant outdoors in fall for early spring flowering.

• Summer Bloom (in cool climates):

  • Sow indoors 8–10 weeks before last frost in late winter/early spring.

🧊 Pansies are cold-hardy and perform best in cool temperatures (5–18°C / 40–65°F).

🌱 How to Sow Indoors

1. Prepare Containers

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

2. Sow the Seeds

   • Depth: Sow seeds ¼ inch (6 mm) deep.

   • Lightly cover with fine vermiculite or soil — pansy seeds need darkness to germinate.

3. Cover & Chill

   • Cover trays and place in a dark location.

   • Maintain temperature of 65–70°F (18–21°C).

   • Optionally, refrigerate sown trays for 5–7 days to improve germination (especially in warmer rooms).

4. Germination

   • Takes 10–20 days, depending on temperature and darkness.

   • After germination, move trays to a cool, bright location or under grow lights.

🌿 After Germination

• Transplant seedlings to cell packs or pots when they have 2–3 true leaves.

• Grow in cool conditions to prevent legginess.

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

🌸 Outdoor Transplanting

• Spacing: 6–10 inches (15–25 cm) apart.

• Location: Full sun to partial shade (afternoon shade in warm climates).

• Soil: Moist, rich, well-draining soil with good organic matter.

🌼 Growing Notes

• Water: Keep soil evenly moist; do not let dry out completely.

• Feeding: Use a balanced fertilizer every few weeks for extended bloom.

• Deadhead: Regularly remove spent flowers to prolong blooming.

• Bloom Time:

  • Fall-planted: Blooms in early spring.

  • Spring-planted: Blooms in late spring to early summer.