PLANTS SHIP MID-MAY+ (except fruit trees), SEEDS SHIP ANYTIME, CANADA ONLY. LOCAL PICKUP AVAILABLE (incl. fruit trees, Ottawa) VINTAGE STOCK MIX | id:23783 | Matthiola incana | Ecologically grown | Annual | Open Pollinated | Heirloom Mostly double bloom flowers of a mix of pink, lavender, red, rose, peach, yellow, copper and white colours. Very fragrant. Bred for larger flowers and early bloom. Oldest bedding plant from the 16th century. Frost tolerant up to -3 °C. Vitamins+: B9+, C++, K+, , Ca, Fe+, K, P Companion plants: Marigold, Nasturtium, Dianthus, Heliotrope, Iris, Larkspur, Pansy, Petunia, Snapdragon. Far from: Cabbage, Broccoli, Kale, Cauliflower, Brussels Sprouts, Turnip, Rutabaga, Mustard, Radish. Planting tip: Sow indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost.||You may direct sow outdoors after last frost. Stocks are very susceptible to damping off. Water only from below. Harvesting tip: Harvest when one-third to one-half of the blossoms on a stem are open and remove most of the foliage. Stock is an extremely long lasting cut and will last up to 10 days when water is changed frequently. Storage tip: Place in cool water immediately. Recut stems and change water every 2 days. Vase life is 5-7 days.
Seed depth:1/4″ Direct, Plant spacing:11″, Row spacing:17″, Sun Level:2, Watering Level:2, Germination:3-20 days/jrs, 12-18°C Optimally:15°C, Maturity:70-85 d/j, Height:24-30″, Edible flower, Attracts pollinators (See Envelope below) Gaia Organics, 399 River Road, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, K1V 1C9 (near Gatineau, Quebec) 613-219-8463 (see the envelope below)
