Only for Organic – Balsam Flower Seeds 🌸🌿
Grow vibrant and elegant Balsam flowers in your garden! Also known as Touch-Me-Not, Balsam produces lush, cup-shaped flowers in shades of pink, red, purple, white, and violet. These low-maintenance, fast-growing plants are perfect for borders, flower beds, and containers.
🌱 How to Grow Balsam Flowers:
✔ Sowing & Germination:
- Sowing Depth: Plant seeds ¼ inch deep in moist, well-drained soil.
- Spacing: Maintain 8-12 inches between plants for healthy growth.
- Ideal Temperature: Best germination at 20°C - 30°C.
- Germination Time: 4-10 days under warm conditions.
✔ Growing Conditions:
- Sunlight: Prefers partial shade to full sun (4-6 hours of sunlight daily).
- Soil Type: Grows well in rich, well-drained, loamy soil (pH 6.0-7.5).
- Watering: Keep soil evenly moist but avoid waterlogging.
✔ Care & Maintenance:
- Thinning: Thin seedlings when they reach 2-3 inches to prevent overcrowding.
- Fertilization: Apply organic compost or a balanced fertilizer (NPK 10-10-10) every 2-3 weeks.
- Pruning: Pinch off dead flowers to encourage more blooms.
- Pest Control: Watch for aphids and spider mites; use neem oil if necessary.
✔ Blooming & Harvesting:
- Time to Bloom: 60-70 days after sowing.
- Blooming Season: Summer to early autumn.
- Seed Collection: Allow pods to dry and burst naturally for future planting.