Toadflax - Baby Snapdragon 'Spanish Dancer'

10000 seeds

How to Seed Toadflax – Baby Snapdragon ‘Spanish Dancer’ (Linaria reticulata ‘Cordoba’)

1. Best Time to Sow (Gulf Region):

   • Outdoors: From October to February, when 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 Gulf summer heat prevents proper germination.

2. Sowing Depth:
   Sow seeds on the soil surface — do not cover, as Linaria seeds need light to germinate.
   Press gently into the soil and mist lightly to keep the surface moist.

3. Soil:
   Prefers light, well-drained, sandy or loamy soil enriched with organic matter.
   Ideal Gulf mix: 40% garden soil + 30% peat moss + 20% perlite + 10% compost.
   Avoid heavy or waterlogged soil.

4. Light & Temperature:

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

   • Requires bright light or full morning sun for healthy growth.

   • In the Gulf, provide morning sunlight and partial shade in the afternoon to prevent heat stress.

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

6. Transplanting:

   • When seedlings are 5–8 cm tall, transplant carefully into garden beds or pots.

   • Space plants 15–20 cm apart for compact and colorful coverage.

   • Harden seedlings gradually before full exposure to the sun.

7. Growing Tips for Gulf Climate:

   • Sunlight: Prefers full morning sun with light afternoon shade.

   • Watering: Water regularly but lightly to keep soil moist — avoid overwatering.

   • Feeding: Apply a balanced fertilizer every 3–4 weeks during the growing period.

   • Maintenance: Remove faded flowers to encourage continuous blooming.

   • The ‘Spanish Dancer’ variety produces vibrant orange, yellow, and purple blooms resembling miniature snapdragons — perfect for borders, flower beds, and pots.

   • Blooms from late winter through early summer in Gulf conditions.