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How to Grow Cerinthe (Honeywort) From Seed
How to grow cerinthe (honeywort) from seed: starting in cell packs or sowing direct, growing temperature, sun and soil, spacing and when to cut.
By Hensley’s Seed Co.
Cerinthe - Key Growing Information
DAYS TO GERMINATION:
Allow 5–21 days at 65–85°F (18–29°C).
SOWING:
Transplants are recommended. About 6 weeks before the last frost, sow directly into cell packs. Harden seedlings off and plant out after the last frost. Direct seed: Sow 1/4" deep once the last frost has passed.
GROWING ON:
Keep plants at 65–75°F (18–24°C) and feed them regularly.
LIGHT PREFERENCE:
Full sun.
SOIL REQUIREMENTS:
Moderately fertile soil with good drainage.
PLANT SPACING:
12–18" apart.
HARDINESS ZONES:
Grown as an annual.
HARVEST:
For fresh use, cut once the bracts have deepened to blue and the flowers are purple.
USES:
Cut flowers, beds and borders. Popular with bees and hummingbirds.
SCIENTIFIC NAME:
Cerinthe major purpurascens
ALTERNATE NAMES:
Honeywort
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