Allium basalticum 'Silver Spring' Flowering Seeds, Cultivating Striking Blooms with Expert Planting and Gardening

Key Attributes:

• Product Name: Allium basalticum 'Silver Spring'
• Quantity: Available in packs of 100, 500, or 1000 seeds
• Mature Height: 60-90 cm (24-36 inches)
• Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil Requirements: Well-drained, moderately fertile soil
• Uses: Ornamental garden plant, cut flowers, borders, and containers

Product Information:

• Germination Rate: High, ensuring a good sprouting success
• Seed Freshness: Fresh, ensuring optimal germination
• Origin: Sustainably sourced
• Shelf Life: Best planted within 1 year for maximum germination potential

Planting Instructions:

1. Seed Preparation:

   • Stratification: For better germination, cold stratify the seeds by placing them in a damp paper towel inside a plastic bag and refrigerating for 2-4 weeks.
   • Pre-soaking: Alternatively, soak seeds in water for 12-24 hours before sowing to enhance germination rates.

2. Sowing:

   • Indoor Sowing:

     • Start seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before the last expected frost.
     • Fill seed trays or pots with a sterile seed-starting mix.
     • Sow seeds on the surface and cover lightly with a thin layer of soil.
     • Mist the soil surface to keep it moist, but not waterlogged.

   • Outdoor Sowing:

     • Direct sow seeds in the garden after the last frost date.
     • Prepare the garden bed by loosening the soil and removing weeds.
     • Sow seeds on the surface and cover lightly with soil.
     • Water gently to settle the soil and keep it moist.

3. Germination:

   • Temperature: Ideal germination temperature is between 18-24°C (65-75°F).
   • Timeframe: Germination typically occurs within 14-21 days under optimal conditions.
   • Light: Provide bright, indirect light for indoor seedlings. Outdoors, ensure they receive full sun to partial shade.

4. Transplanting:

   • Timing: Transplant seedlings outdoors after the danger of frost has passed and they have at least two sets of true leaves.
   • Spacing: Space plants 15-20 cm (6-8 inches) apart in the garden or container to allow proper growth.
   • Depth: Plant at the same depth as they were in their seedling pots.

Care and Maintenance:

• Watering:

  • Water regularly to keep the soil evenly moist but not waterlogged. Once the plants are established, reduce watering frequency.

• Mulching:

  • Apply a layer of mulch around the base of plants to retain soil moisture and suppress weeds.

• Deadheading:

  • Remove spent flowers to encourage continued blooming and a tidy appearance.