Mixed Cornflower Seeds$29.95
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How to grow
SunFull sun
Sow depth0.25 in
SpacingThin to 6–9 in
USDA zonesAnnual
1 Sow
Direct sow as soon as soil can be worked, about 6 seeds per foot.
2 Grow
Cover 0.25 inch deep, then thin seedlings to 6–9 inches apart.
3 Harvest
For cut flowers, pick blooms when they are 1/4 to 1/2 open.
A jar makes a fine vase.
Why we grow it
Mixed cornflower brings bright blue, pink, and white blooms to the cool-season garden. The flowers are edible, and cut stems look at home in a jar on the table.
Direct sow as soon as the soil can be worked. Thin the seedlings and cut blooms while they are partly open for the vase.
Good to know
A few practical answers before you plant.
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Are the flowers edible?
Yes. The product description identifies cornflower blooms as edible.
When should I cut flowers?
Cut when blooms are 1/4 to 1/2 open for a vase.
