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Mix, Early Blooming Beekeeper's Mix, Bonus Pack, ~ 175 sqft

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Spring, Summer
  $8.99

Description

Seed Count: Approx. 12,925

Annual
Spring/summer bloom
Frost tender

A butterfly, bee, & hummingbird favorite!

Your garden will be abuzz with many species of bees, butterflies and other pollinators as this pretty flower mix produces an irresistible and sustained supply of nectar and pollen for feed and forage all season long. You can also cut the abundant flowers often for lovely bouquets. Made up of 21 varieties, this easy to grow blend will please both beginning and seasoned gardeners. Fun to grow with kids.

Ample seed sows approximately 175 sq. ft.

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Start your garden from scratch with Gertens' wide variety of seed packets! Whether you're a seasoned gardener or just starting out, we have seeds for every skill level and garden size. From colorful flowers to delicious vegetables, our seeds are carefully selected for their quality and performance.

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Details

Cold Winters: April – May 
Mild Winters: March – May 
Sun/Shade: Full sun 
Sow Seeds: Scatter thinly, Cover lightly 
Days To Germinate: 7 – 14 days 
Mature Height: 1 – 4 feet 

BEST TO START DIRECTLY OUTDOORS
In early spring, after all danger of frost is past, plant in a well-prepared garden bed in full sun. Shake packet to mix. Scatter the seed thinly and evenly over finely worked soil, aiming to have the seeds about an inch or so apart. Cover lightly, about 1/4 inch deep, and gently firm the soil over the seeds – a rake is handy for this step.

Water thoroughly and evenly with a very gentle spray. Keep the seed bed moist while awaiting germination and while flowers are actively growing for the most blossoms. The many flower varieties in this pretty mix will grow and bloom in succession throughout late spring and summer.

Contains:
Ammi majus
Calendula officinalis
Centaurea Collinsia
Coreopsis tinctoria dwarf
Cosmos bipinnatus dwarf
Dimorphotheca aurantiaca
Dracocephalum moldavica
Eschscholzia californica
Gilia capitata
Godetia grandiflora
Gypsophila elegans
Iberis umbellatum
Layia platyglossa
Linum rubrum
Malcolmia maritima
Nemophila insignis
Papaver rhoeas
Rudbeckia hirta
Salvia horminum
Saponaria vaccaria rosea
Silene armeria.

More Information

Mature Height (Range) 13" - 24", 25" - 36", 37" - 48"
Days to Germination 7-14 days
Planting Depth Scatter thinly, Cover lightly
Seed Packet Type Value Packs
Plant Life Cycle Annual
Bloom or Harvest Time Spring, Summer
Sun Preference Full-Sun
Brand Renee's Garden

Product Questions (12)

Starting times will vary depending on the vegetable you are growing. Each seed packet will have specific sowing instructions for that type of vegetable. Some plants, such as tomatoes and peppers, should be started indoors, 6-8 weeks before the last frost...
The process of bringing seeds outside is called hardening off. Hardening off is generally done sometime after the seedling has two full sets of normal leaves. In Minnesota, you want to begin hardening off seedlings in late April/early May.  To ...
If you have a southern facing window with all day sun, you may grow seedlings in a windowsill. Be sure to rotate the seedlings frequently to ensure the plants do not lean heavily towards the sun. For more even results, use a grow light, positioned roughly...
We recommend using either high intensity T5 fluorescent bulbs, or LED grow lights. Both setups will produce excellent results. T5s are the typical grow light, are economical and come in frequencies that are helpful for plant development. LED technology...
Grow lights should be kept roughly 4-5” above the top of seedling leaves. If you are using very powerful LEDs, you could even keep them 8-10” away.
Grow lights should be used to mimic a natural sunlight cycle for plants. We recommend using them 12 hours a day, from roughly 7am to 7pm.  
A variety of seedling trays exist for seed starting. If you are starting smaller seeds, a simple peat cell tray works great. However, the larger the seed, the larger the initial pot should be. If you are starting larger seeds indoors such as: sunflowers...
Do not start any type of fertilizer regime for young seedlings until they have at least two full sets of regular leaves. Start with a root stimulator, then after a month you may move on to a gentle, weak (half strength) water-based fertilizer. Remember...
Let the roots tell you when to transplant. When you begin to see the seedling’s root growing out of the bottom of their current pot, it is time to transplant up to something larger. We recommend using a 4” nursery pot to transplant most seedlings. In...
Gertens carries a wide variety of both spring and autumn planted bulbs. Spring planted bulbs, such as gladioli and dahlias, are best started indoors in early April, and planted outside once the soil temperatures are above 55 F. Autumn planted bulbs, ...
The big three tips are: 1) Staking and training 2) Feeding and watering and 3) Harvesting and enjoying. 1) Keeping plants trained and staked allows air circulation around crops and provides much-needed support for produce as it grows...
Gertens does carry an assortment of both perennials, as well as annual and perennial wildflower mixes. It is important to remember when growing perennials, that you will not get any flowers the first year of growth. It often takes a perennial 2-3 years...
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