cut flower seed catalog Sow and Grow Cut Flower Collection – Pinetree Garden Seeds

cut flower seed catalog Sow and Grow Cut Flower Collection – Pinetree Garden SeedsWe made growing cut flowers simple with this 'Sow and Grow' collection. Easy to grow for the novice gardener and a flower selection that old gardeners will enjoy too. No need to start any seeds indoors with this collection, but of course, you can and will get even earlier blooms. A bountiful harvest of flowers will be ready for cutting, starting around 50 days after sowing, from early summer until the end of the season. This collection contains the

Oklahoma Formula Mix Zinnia

 Tall Mix Centaurea

  Pink Surprise Calendula

         Paper Daisy          

 Sensation Mix Cosmos

Perfect as a gift! Or take the guesswork out of starting a specialty garden! These carefully curated selections come attractively packaged in a decoratively wrapped recyclable box with each of the seeds listed, and an instructional insert with plenty of growing tips. We are so excited to share some of our favorites with you! Contents may vary slightly based on product availability.     

SOWING

• Prepare the planting area
• Pull and rake out any weeds. Amend soil with compost and/or add organic granular fertilizer. 
  
• Keep well watered for optimum germination
• Label - sow the seeds in rows or spaces where it is easy to identify
• Keep well weeded, seedlings don’t compete well with weeds.       

 GROWING

• Keep watered during dry spells, mulching will help retain moisture
• Add an organic fertilizer mid-season helps keep the plants blooming strong until the end of the season
• Deadhead–removing all the dead or dying blooms helps keep the plant flowering 

HARVESTING

• Harvest in the morning
• Use a sharp tool
• Place in a bucket of water as you cut
• Strip the leaves off the stem, prolongs longevity
• Cut stems every day or two for a longer vase life
• Misting with a spray bottle keeps color and petals fresh