Start seeds indoors 4/7. Seeds need light to germinate so press them gently into the top of the soil. Germinate at 72°. Keep seeds lightly moist but not too wet. Days to germination: 5-10. Alternatively, directly sow seeds outside after risk of frost (after 5/21), ¼” deep, 6-9” apart. Thin plants to final spacing about 15” apart.
Harvest stems as a cut flower, if desired.
Wait for petails to fall from flower and seedhead (looks like a pincussion) to become tan in color. Cut seedheads into paper bag once. Dry further inside, then rub the seed head to remove seeds.
Our Recommendations with Support Pollinators with Wild Blanket Flower Seeds
