Only for Organic – Kochia Seeds 🌿✨
Transform your garden with lush, feathery Kochia! Also known as Burning Bush, Summer Cypress, or Firebush, Kochia is a fast-growing ornamental plant with soft, bushy green foliage that turns a stunning red or purple in autumn. It adds texture, height, and seasonal color to gardens, pathways, and landscapes.
Kochia is an easy-to-grow, drought-tolerant plant, perfect for hedges, borders, and container gardening. It also helps in soil erosion control and attracts beneficial insects to your garden.
🌱 How to Grow Kochia:
✔ Sowing & Germination:
- Sowing Depth: Sprinkle seeds on the surface and lightly press them into the soil. Do not cover deeply.
- Spacing: Maintain 12-18 inches between plants.
- Ideal Temperature: Best germination at 15°C - 25°C.
- Germination Time: 7-14 days.
- Tip: Direct sowing in the garden is recommended, as Kochia does not transplant well.
✔ Growing Conditions:
- Sunlight: Thrives in full sun (at least 6 hours daily).
- Soil Type: Prefers well-drained, sandy or loamy soil with a pH of 6.0-7.5.
- Watering: Drought-resistant, requires minimal watering once established.
✔ Care & Maintenance:
- Thin seedlings to allow proper air circulation and prevent overcrowding.
- Prune or trim to maintain a compact, rounded shape.
- Fertilization: Apply a mild nitrogen-rich fertilizer once in early growth.
- Pest Control: Generally pest-free, but watch out for aphids. Use neem oil if necessary.
✔ Uses & Features:
- Seasonal color change: Lush green in summer, fiery red in autumn.
- Best Uses: Ideal for hedges, borders, landscaping, container gardens, and erosion control.
- Low maintenance and highly adaptable to different climates.