Key Attributes:

Product Name : Cosmos Bipinnatus Rubinato Seeds

Quantity : 100, 500, or 1000 seeds per pack

Mature Height : 36-48 inches (90-120 cm)

Light Requirements : Full sun

Soil Requirements : Well-drained soil, tolerates poor to average soil

Uses : Ornamental flower beds, borders, pollinator gardens, cut flowers

Product Details:

Germinate Rate : High

Seeds Freshness : New, ensuring optimal germination

Origin : Sustainably sourced

Shelf Life : Best planted within 1 year for maximum germination

Planting Instructions:

Seed Preparation:

No special seed preparation is needed. Seeds can be sown directly into the soil.

Sowing:

Timing : Sow seeds outdoors after the last frost date.

Depth : Sow seeds about 1/4 inch (6 mm) deep.

Spacing : Space seeds about 12 inches (30 cm) apart to allow for growth.

Germination:

Temperature : Ideal soil temperature for germination is between 70-75 °F (21-24 °C).

Time : Seeds typically germinate within 7-14 days.

Watering : Keep the soil evenly moist but not waterlogged during the germination period.

Transplanting:

If starting seeds indoors, transplant seedlings outdoors after the last frost when they have at least two sets of true leaves.

Harden off seedlings for a week before transplanting to reduce transplant shock.

Care and Maintenance:

Watering : Water regularly, especially during dry periods. Cosmos are drought-tolerant once established.

Weeding : Keep the area weed-free to reduce competition for nutrients and water.

Deadheading : Remove spent flowers to encourage continuous blooming throughout the season.

Support : Taller plants may need staking to prevent them from toppling over.