Seed Depth: 1/4 inch

Seed Spacing: 8–12 inches

Row Spacing: 12–18 inches

Sunlight: Full sun

Days to Sprout: 5–10 days

Days to Maturity: 50–60 days

Growth Habit: Compact, bushy annual

Sunlight: Requires full sun for optimal growth, with at least 6–8 hours of daily light.

Soil Type: Thrives in well-drained, moderately fertile soil with a pH of 6.0–7.5.

When to Plant: Sow seeds outdoors after the last frost or start indoors 4–6 weeks earlier.

Direct Sowing: Plant seeds 1/4 inch deep and thin seedlings to 8–12 inches apart once established.

Indoor Sowing: Use seed trays with light, moist soil and transplant seedlings after the last frost.

Succession Planting: Sow every few weeks for continuous blooms throughout the growing season.

Watering: Moderate water needs; keep soil evenly moist but avoid waterlogging.

Fertilizing: Use a balanced fertilizer sparingly, as too much can reduce flowering.

Pruning: Deadhead spent blooms to encourage continuous flowering.

Pest and Disease Control: Naturally pest-resistant, but monitor for fungal diseases in overly wet conditions.

When to Harvest: Harvest flowers when fully open for use as decoration or natural pest deterrents.

How to Harvest: Snip blooms at the base of the stem; pick regularly to encourage new flowers.

Seed Collection: Allow some flowers to dry on the plant and collect seeds from spent blooms.

Storing Seeds: Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place for next season.