Nigella, also known as Love-in-a-Mist, is a whimsical favorite in our field for its delicate blooms, airy foliage, and magical seed pods. It adds a romantic, ethereal feel to market bouquets and keeps on giving even after bloom — the pods are just as beautiful as the flowers themselves.
Varieties:
White
Rose
Blue
50 Nigella seeds per packet.
Nigella
Germination:
10-14 days
Starting Indoors:
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Fill your tray with soil, and sprinkle seeds in a tray (you can thin them out or separate after they germinate).
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Mist water to hold the seed in place.
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These you want to barely cover as light aids germination.
Direct Sow:
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Create your rows with seeds 2-9 inches apart.
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Sprinkle seeds, and lightly cover with soil, as light aids germination.
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Water them in.
Growing Conditions:
Grows best in full sun.
Spacing:
Plant starts 2-9 inches apart.
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