Start seeds indoors 4/1-4/30 at 70-80° (we recommend using a heating mat). Water soil before sowing seeds. Seeds need light to germinate - sow seeds on soil surface and expose them to indirect light (either artificial light or sunlight). Keep seeds moist until germination by watering them with a mist (a handheld sprayer works well for this). Cover seed flat with a dome to keep moisture in (but you should air it out 1x per day for 20 minutes to prevent fungal growth). Days to germination: 8-14. Transplant outside after last frost 5/20-6/15, spaced 9-12" apart.
Cut flowers when they are mature for fresh bouquets or for dried flowers. To dry, strip stems of foliage and hang upside down.
Seeds are harvested in September.
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