Malcolmia maritima (Virginia Stock) Flower Seeds for Planting – Heirloom, Non-GMO Fragrant Blooms for Cool-Season Gardens

Planting and Growing Instructions:

1. When to Plant:

• Early spring planting for spring blooms.

• In warm climates, fall planting is ideal for winter to early spring flowers.

2. How to Sow:

• Direct sow outdoors—these seeds do not transplant well.

• Sow thinly over prepared soil and lightly cover with ⅛ inch of soil.

• Keep soil moist until germination, which occurs in 5–10 days at 60–70°F (16–21°C).

3. Spacing:

• Thin seedlings to 6–8 inches apart once they are established.

4. Care Tips:

• Water regularly in dry conditions.

• Deadhead for extended blooming or allow to self-sow naturally.

• Tolerates light frost and poor soils.