AT A GLANCE
What do cornflower seeds look like and when to sow them?
When do cornflower seeds ripen?
The seeds ripen between June and October out of. Depending on when the cornflower sown became and blooms is, the seeds form within a few weeks. They are usually mature four weeks after flowering and can be collected when needed.
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What should be considered when harvesting the cornflower seeds?
If you seed the cornflower want to harvest, you should go to rightTime be in place. Collected too early they would not germinate later.
If the seeds from the former center of the flower can be easily detached and have already dried up and are light gray in colour, they are usually ripe. You can cut off the individual infructescences and remove the seeds in peace at home.
What are the characteristics of cornflower seeds?
The seeds of the cornflower are elongated, approximately 2mm wide and smooth. On their upper side they are equipped with the finest bristly hairs, the so-called achenes. Their color is initially green and later changes to a light gray tone. Compared to the seeds of other plants, the seeds of the cornflower look quite delightful with their attached achenes.
When are the seeds of the cornflower sown?
Away March you can sow the seeds of the cornflower. If they miss the time, you still have until July to get the seeds into the ground. It is also possible to resow the seeds every few weeks in order to keep getting new cornflowers until October. This extends the flowering period and bees will thank you.
Alternatively, the hardy seeds can also be sown in September/October.
Where can the seeds of the cornflower be sown?
Since cornflowers are extremely undemanding, you can plant the seeds both in the Pot on a balcony as well as directly into outdoor such as sowing on a flower meadow, in a perennial bed or elsewhere in the cottage garden or natural garden.
What is the correct way to sow the cornflower?
The seeds will be about 0.5 cm sown deep in a fine-crumbly soil. Water carefully or spray with a spray bottle if you are pre-cultivating at home. At a temperature between 18 and 21 °C the seeds will germinate within 1 to 2 weeks.
Do cornflowers tend to self-seed?
cornflowers sow himself himself off. If the faded flowers are not removed and the seeds are allowed to mature unhindered, they will soon be blown away by the wind or carried away by insects such as ants. If they ever come across a suitable one Location meet and remain on moist soil, they germinate.
Tip
Seed mixes are ideal
You can easily get cornflower seeds online. Seed mixtures are often offered, in which you can sow several different colored cornflower varieties at the same time. Mixtures with are also wonderful poppy or daisies.
