Planting and Growing Instructions:
1. When to Plant:
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Start indoors 6–8 weeks before the last frost.
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Direct sow after the danger of frost has passed in cooler climates.
2. Indoor Sowing:
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Use a well-draining seed-starting mix.
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Sow seeds ⅛ inch deep and lightly cover.
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Maintain soil temperature at 65–70°F (18–21°C).
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Germination occurs in 7–14 days.
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Provide bright light or grow lights.
3. Transplanting Outdoors:
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Harden off seedlings gradually before transplanting.
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Space plants 9–12 inches apart in a sunny, well-drained area.
4. Growing Conditions:
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Requires full sun (6+ hours daily).
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Water regularly at the base of the plant to avoid disease.
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Avoid overhead watering and ensure good air circulation.
5. Flowering & Maintenance:
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Pinch early growth for bushier plants and more blooms.
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Deadhead faded flowers to promote extended blooming.
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Great for succession planting for continual harvest of cut flowers.
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Excellent vase life—harvest when flowers are fully open.
