1 teal packet of 100 non-GMO Carpet of Snow Alyssum seeds (care guide included)
Lobularia maritima
About the seeds:
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difficulty |
beginner | intermediate | advanced |
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germination time |
7-21 days |
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depth |
sprinkle on the soil and cover lightly with soil |
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spacing |
2-3 seeds 6" apart |
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recommended planter |
4"-9" planter or box, or garden bed |
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time to maturity |
56-63 days |
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seed prep |
pre-soak | scarification | stratification | none |
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method |
greenhouse | paper towel method | direct sow |
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temperature |
>70F |
About the Plants:
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description |
small mounding plants covered in small white blooms |
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difficulty |
beginner | intermediate | advanced |
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growth speed |
slow | medium | fast |
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size of plant |
4”-6” tall, 9"-12" wide |
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light |
full sun | partial sun | shade | grow lights |
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soil |
well-draining coconut coir/peat-based potting mix |
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temperature |
warm | cool |
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pet-friendly |
cats | dogs | no |
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pests |
no serious pests, caterpillars |
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fertilization |
heavy | moderate | light |
Instructions:
Alyssum plants are very hardy, and can be sown in early spring. They bloom relatively quickly and smell very sweet!
(Find more info on germinating seeds by going to our seed guide)
These seeds are for the 2023 growing season.