Toothache plant

400 seeds

🗓️ When to Sow

• Indoors: Start seeds 6–8 weeks before your last frost date.

• Outdoors: Sow after the last frost, once soil is consistently above 18°C (65°F).

🌿 This is a warm-weather annual in most climates — needs heat to thrive.

🌱 How to Sow

✅ Indoors (Preferred in temperate zones)

1. Containers & Soil

   • Use seed trays or small pots with fine-textured, well-draining seed-starting mix.

2. Sowing Depth

   • Surface sow — seeds are tiny and need light to germinate.

   • Press gently into the soil but do not cover.

3. Moisture & Light

   • Mist surface to keep evenly moist.

   • Use a humidity dome or cover loosely with plastic.

   • Provide bright light or grow lights.

4. Temperature

   • Maintain warmth at 21–26°C (70–78°F).

   • Germination time: ~7–14 days.

5. After Germination

   • Remove cover and place seedlings in a bright, warm location.

   • Transplant into larger pots when they have 2–3 true leaves.

   • Harden off before moving outdoors.

✅ Direct Sowing Outdoors

1. Timing: After danger of frost, when soil is warm.

2. Site: Full sun to light partial shade; rich, well-draining soil.

3. Sowing:

   • Surface sow on finely prepared, moist soil.

   • Press seeds gently into the surface — do not cover.

4. Watering:

   • Keep moist during germination.

   • Once established, water moderately.

🌿 Growing Notes

• Height: 12–18 inches (30–45 cm)

• Spacing: 10–12 inches (25–30 cm) apart

• Bloom Time: Mid-summer to fall

• Flowers: Yellow “cone” centers with red tips — resemble eyeballs!

• Water: Moderate; do not let dry out completely

• Fertilizer: Light feeding or compost-rich soil

• Medicinal Use: Fresh flowers or leaves cause a tingling/numbing sensation — used in traditional remedies for toothaches and sore throats