The right time to sow
thimble can be sown both in spring and in summer. In early spring he can go to the Cold frame and to be sown in pots in late spring. The second option is to sow it between June and August. In practice, the second option is usually preferred.
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Characteristics of the seeds
The seeds from the foxglove are easily blown away by the wind. It is extremely small and light. Each seed does not grow larger than 0.5 mm. Therefore, you should consider the sowing Be careful not to lose too many seeds. the Seeds are light germs and do not need to be stratified before sowing.
Sowing implementation
Thimble is easy to put on. It can be sown outdoors, for example in a bed, or in bowls or pots. The seeds are either scattered broadly and pressed down or a maximum of 3 mm Sowing soil covered. In order to be able to distribute them better and more evenly due to their tiny size, it is advisable to mix them with sand.
If you intend to plant a large area with thimble, you should ensure that there is sufficient planting distance. It is important to keep a distance of 40 cm between the individual plants. A row spacing of 25 cm is sufficient.
Place the cultivation vessel or sow the seeds in a partially shaded place. The ideal germination temperature is between 15 and 18 ° C. Keep the soil moderately moist for the following weeks.
Prick out the young plants and plant them out
The young plants should be pricked out after three to four weeks. Pricking out later is not recommended due to their sensitive taproot. Planted they will be at one Location, which has the following characteristics:
- partially shaded to shady
- cool to warm
- nutrient-rich, humus-rich soil
- good drainage
- humid environment or high humidity
Tips & Tricks
Anyone who has already planted foxgloves in their garden does not need to sow this plant anew every year. It likes to multiply happily by self-sowing.