{"product_id":"mixed-column-stock-seeds-50-matthiola-incana-seeds","title":"Mixed Column Stock Seeds – 50 Matthiola incana Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003eBring fragrant flower spikes to a cool-season border or cutting garden with this pack of 50 mixed column stock seeds. Their upright growth adds a classic cottage-garden touch and provides stems for homegrown bouquets.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePackage: 50 seeds for planting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBotanical name: Matthiola incana.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommon name: Column stock.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRandom mixed colors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCool-season flowers, commonly grown as annuals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeeds only; live plants, cut flowers, and containers are not included.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSowing Instructions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStart indoors 6–8 weeks before the last expected spring frost. In mild-winter areas, late-summer or fall sowing can provide a cool-weather growing season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSow approximately 1\/8 inch deep in clean, well-draining seed-starting mix.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep around 65–70°F and evenly moist, not waterlogged. Germination commonly takes 7–14 days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvide bright light after emergence and grow seedlings in cool, airy conditions. Avoid excessive heat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransplant seedlings while young, handling the root ball gently.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGradually acclimate indoor starts outdoors for 7–10 days before planting. Protect young plants from hard freezes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpace plants approximately 8–12 inches apart in well-drained soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCare \u0026amp; Support\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChoose full sun; light afternoon shade can help where spring temperatures rise quickly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrow in fertile, well-drained soil amended with compost. Stock performs best in cool weather and may decline in summer heat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep soil evenly moist without standing water. Water at soil level and allow airflow around plants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApply a balanced flower fertilizer according to its label if needed. Avoid excessive nitrogen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not pinch column stock if you want a strong central flower spike.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse flower-support netting or small stakes if stems lean in an exposed location. These are upright plants, not climbing vines.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck for aphids and caterpillars, and remove damaged foliage and spent flower stems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCut Flower Tips\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCut stems when several lower flowers on the spike have opened. Use clean snips, remove leaves below the waterline, and place stems promptly in clean water. Column stock is generally grown for its main flowering stem rather than repeated cut-and-come-again harvests.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSeed Disclaimer\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGermination is affected by temperature, environment, and planting techniques. We sell seeds only and do not guarantee 100% germination.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AMERICAN GROWN SEED","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67757021200749,"sku":"ASOS25-BNQ70012","price":9.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1033\/5181\/2461\/files\/1_eea1bd1f-53fc-418e-bfc3-3c73e410efc7.png?v=1792605183","url":"https:\/\/americangrownseed.com\/products\/mixed-column-stock-seeds-50-matthiola-incana-seeds","provider":"AMERICAN GROWN SEED","version":"1.0","type":"link"}