by Sacha Brown | Jan 27, 2021 | Flowers
‘Cafe Creme’ Perennial Sow undercover from January to May, or in Autumn, into seed trays or modules, but sow these seeds on the surface of compost, don’t cover them as they need light to germinate, will flower in the second year. Pot on into 3inch pots,...
by Sacha Brown | Jan 27, 2021 | Flowers
‘Cloth of Gold’ Perennial Sow the seeds on the surface of lightly firmed, moist seed compost in pots or trays. Cover seed with only a light sprinkling of compost. Germination 5 to 10 days at at 15 to 20°C. Prick out each seedling once it has its...
by Sacha Brown | Jan 27, 2021 | Flowers, Herbs
You can sow chives anytime from January onwards. Wherever you want to eventually plant your chive plants, that is, in the ground or in a pot, the basic germination instructions are the same. Sow seeds undercover in modules or small pots or, if sowing directly, sow...
by Sacha Brown | Jan 27, 2021 | Flowers, Herbs
Perennial, Edible Flower Sow onto moist well-drained seed compost, in modules or seed trays. Do not cover seed just gently press seeds into the soil. Place somewhere warm, ideal temp. 15°C. Germination takes 7-14 days. Once seedlings are large enough to handle...
by Sacha Brown | Jan 27, 2021 | Flowers, Herbs
Variety: Lemon Bergamot Type: Half Hardy Annual Soil type: Chalky Sandy or Loam Where: Sun or partial sun Height: 60cm One of my most favourite flowers to grow and it’s a useful herb too. Sow in undercover in modules or seed trays. Sow 2mm deep and cover with layer of...
by Sacha Brown | Jan 27, 2021 | Flowers, Herbs
Sow in spring or autumn under cover into modules or seeds trays, prick out into large modules or pots to grow on (for a larger, more prolific plant). Can also be sown direct into the garden in March, spacing at 30cm. They prefer full sun with chalky, sandy...
