Tricolor Daisy

20 Seeds

🌱 Best Sowing Time

• Gulf: September–January.
• Kuwait: October–November is the preferred sowing period.
• A second suitable period is January–February if temperatures remain mild.
• Avoid sowing outdoors during the extreme summer heat.
• Ideal germination temperature: approximately 18–22°C.

🌿 How to Sow the Seeds

1. Use a light, fertile, well-drained seed-starting mix.
2. Moisten the growing medium before sowing.
3. Sow seeds about 0.3–0.5 cm deep or press them gently into the surface and cover very lightly.
4. Water gently using a fine spray.
5. Keep the medium consistently moist but not waterlogged.
6. Place the seed tray in a bright location with mild temperatures.
7. Germination generally takes around 7–14 days.
8. Once seedlings emerge, provide plenty of light to encourage compact growth.

🌱 Transplanting

• Transplant when seedlings have developed 2–3 sets of true leaves.
• Harden seedlings gradually before planting outdoors.
• Space plants approximately 20–30 cm apart.
• Choose fertile soil with excellent drainage.
• Avoid damaging the young roots during transplanting.

☀️ Growing & Care

• Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade.
• In the Gulf, provide morning sun and afternoon shade as temperatures increase.
• Soil: Loose, fertile, organic-rich, and well drained.
• Watering: Keep the root zone moderately moist, especially during establishment and flowering.
• Avoid both prolonged dryness and waterlogging.
• Apply compost before planting and a balanced flowering fertilizer during active growth.
• Avoid excessive nitrogen, which can encourage leaves rather than flowers.
• Remove faded flowers regularly to encourage additional blooms.

🌸 Flowering

• Flowering commonly begins around 10–14 weeks after sowing, depending on the particular variety and growing conditions.
• Because “Tricolor Daisy” can refer to different daisy-type seed selections, flower color, plant height, and exact flowering time may vary.
• Cooler temperatures generally encourage better flowering than intense Gulf heat.

🌡 Gulf Climate Tips

• For Kuwait, October–November is the best starting period.
• During warmer weather, provide approximately 30–50% afternoon shade.
• Protect young plants from hot, dry winds.
• Mulch lightly around established plants to help retain moisture and moderate soil temperature.
• Water preferably in the early morning.
• Ensure good air circulation, particularly in humid coastal areas.
• During extreme summer temperatures, flowering may decline considerably.

Tip: In Kuwait, sow Tricolor Daisy in October–November for strong establishment during mild weather and attractive flowering through the cooler season.