This mix contains the following flowers and herbs, some perennial, others annual: Calendula (Calendula officinalis), Borage (Borago officinalis), Lavender Hyssop (Agastache foeniculum), Nasturtium (Tropaelum majus), Coriander (Coriandrum sativum), Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis), English Daisy (Bellis perennis), Cornflower (Centaurea cyanus), Pansy (Viola tricolor), and Lemon Mint (Monarda citriodora). The proportions as well as the varieties of plants vary according to the packets. Fragrant, colorful, and tasty, this assortment will also be beneficial in the garden where it will attract many beneficial pollinators.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Seeds

~500

Difficulty       

Easy

Sowing        

Direct, Indoor

Lifecycle      

Annual, Perennial

Root cellar   

No

Sowing season       

Spring, Summer

Growing tips

Conditions of germination:

depth of sowing: 5 mm

optimal temperatures of germination: 15 to 27 ºC

time for germination: 7 to 21 days

When to sow:

indoor sowing 4 to 6 weeks before the last frost date in your area for early flowering

OR

direct seeding around the date of the last frost in your area

Sowing technique :

sprinkle the seeds on the ground then spread them as well as possible so that they do not overlap

Transplantation outside (for seedlings started inside):

When all risk of frost is removed

Distance in the garden:

between plants: 15 cm

Height of the plants: variable according to the varieties, but on average between 10 and 60 cm

Soil: all types of soil, but preferably enriched with organic matter and well drained

Exposure: full sun, light shade

Flowering: from the end of June to October

Harvest time: 50-70 days

Specificity:

Perennials will regrow and rebloom the following year while some annuals will die while others will reseed.