Stock Seeds - Iron Pastel Mix

$500
Flower Seeds

Average Seed Count: 25

This soft pastel blend is reminiscent of pastel-colored candies and marshmallows. Early single-stem, or column-type stock in a highly uniform series for one-cut harvest. Tightly spaced florets on the flower spike make for compact 1 1/2–2" blooms. Cold weather crop - does well in spring and fall.
NOTE: This variety produces one flowering stem per plant. Pinching is not advisable as it will terminate flowering.

Edible Flowers: The peppery, clove-like flavor of the flowers lends itself well to use as a garnish on salads, desserts, and drinks.

Matthiola incana

Details:

  • Life Cycle: Annual
  • Days to Maturity: 90-105
  • Light: Full Sun
  • Plant Spacing: 4-6"
  • Plant Height: 24-28"

Sowing Info:

  • Seed Depth: 1/4"
  • Days to Germination: 7-14 at 65-75°F

Growing Info

Transplant (recommended) - Sow ¼" deep into 128-cell plug flats 5-6 weeks before transplanting out into the field or protected structure. Direct seed - After danger of frost. Do not pinch plants. Succession-plant every two weeks for multiple harvests. Stock is a cool-weather crop. Spring and fall-blooming successions are optimal. Stock is a member of the brassica plant family and is susceptible to flea beetle predation. To prevent flea beetle damage, cover plants with row cover at the time of transplanting.