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Growing Nigella (Love-in-a-Mist) From Seed
How to grow nigella (love-in-a-mist) from seed: succession direct sowing, fall sowing, transplants, light for germination, cutting stage, soil and uses.
By Hensley’s Seed Co.
Nigella - Key Growing Information
DAYS TO GERMINATION:
Allow 10–14 days at 60–65°F (16–18°C).
SOWING:
Sowing in place is recommended: early in the season, make 3–4 sowings 2–3 weeks apart for a steady supply of flowers and pods, or sow in fall where winters are mild. For transplants, sow 4–6 weeks before planting out. Cover the seed only very lightly, since it needs light to germinate. Plants dislike having their roots disturbed.
LIGHT PREFERENCE:
Full sun.
PLANT HEIGHT:
Varies.
PLANT SPACING:
Space plants 2–9" apart.
HARDINESS ZONES:
Grown as an annual.
HARVEST:
For fresh use, cut when buds show full color or pods are starting to form; for drying, when the seed pods are firm.
SOIL REQUIREMENTS:
Average soil with good drainage.
USES:
A superb fresh or dried cut flower and a nice border plant.
SCIENTIFIC NAME:
Nigella spp.
ALTERNATE NAME:
Love-in-a-mist.
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