What month is the best time to plant flower seeds?
In the very early Spring (end of January to March) you can sow hardy annual seeds. These are seeds that will produce plants that are tolerant of frost – they’ll put on strong deep roots all winter long and produce flowers from June until the first frosts (where I live in Surrey that happens in early November). Sowing and planting Sow sweet peas in a cold frame or the greenhouse for early summer blooms next year. Sow other hardy annuals, e. Ammi, larkspur, pot marigolds, cornflowers, poached egg plant and poppies, direct where they are to flower.
What is the easiest flower to grow from seed?
Zinnias. Zinnias top our list of the easiest flowers to grow. They germinate quickly and can be started indoors or sown directly outside. Zinnias seem determined to bloom no matter what, and the more you cut them, the more they grow. Easy annuals such as sunflowers and zinnias are simple to start from seed, perennials require little care and return year after year, and bulbs are practically foolproof when planted properly. Start with just one easy plant, or select a few and get growing!
How long do flowers take to grow from seed?
The seed packet should tell you how many days to bloom, which means how long it takes from germination to flowering. If you have a short growing season and the packet says it will be 80 or 90 days to bloom, you will need to start the seeds indoors if you want to see them flower for a couple weeks before frost. Seeds need constantly moist soil to sprout—drying out can stop germination. Seedlings need daily watering (sometimes more) until they grow deeper roots. Use the 2-Inch Rule to know when to water as your plants mature.In a bowl, cover your seeds with warm water and leave to soak for 6-24 hours. Smaller seeds and those with thinner coats need the shorter time, and larger seeds with thicker coats need the longer period. Some seeds will naturally float, and some will stay below the surface.
How deep should I plant flower seeds?
As a rule of thumb, plant most seeds two to three times as deep the diameter of the seed. Seed packets should have a recommended planting depth for the specific flower or vegetable you are planting. With seeds it’s usually a good idea to plant 2-3 seeds in every location that you want to grow a plant, then pull out all but the strongest one when they’ve sprouted and grown their first true leaves.