Venus's Navelwort

50 seeds

How to Seed Venus’s Navelwort (Omphalodes linifolia)

1. Best Time to Sow (Gulf Region):

   • Outdoors: From October to February, when temperatures range between 12–25°C (54–77°F).

   • Indoors or nursery trays: From December to February for early spring transplanting.

   • Avoid sowing from April to September, as Gulf heat causes poor germination and stunted growth.

2. Sowing Depth:
   Sow seeds on the soil surface and press lightly — do not cover, as light aids germination.
   Mist gently with water to keep the surface moist.

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

4. Light & Temperature:

   • Germination temperature: 15–20°C (59–68°F).

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

   • In the Gulf, provide morning sunlight and light shade after noon to protect from excessive heat.

5. Germination Time:
   Seeds germinate in 14–21 days under consistent moisture and mild temperatures.

6. Transplanting:

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

   • Space plants 20–25 cm apart to allow for spreading growth.

   • Harden seedlings gradually before moving outdoors fully.

7. Growing Tips for Gulf Climate:

   • Sunlight: Prefers morning sun with partial afternoon shade.

   • Watering: Keep soil evenly moist but not soggy; reduce watering slightly after establishment.

   • Feeding: Use a mild liquid fertilizer every 3–4 weeks to encourage strong foliage and blooms.

   • Maintenance: Remove spent flowers to encourage new blooming and tidy growth.

   • The Venus’s Navelwort produces delicate, star-like white flowers with silver-green foliage, resembling baby forget-me-nots — perfect for borders, rock gardens, and containers.

   • Blooms from late winter to early summer in the Gulf region.