AGRILABH CORNFLOWER

• Key Specs
  • Brand – AGRILABH
  • Varity: AGRILABH CORNFLOWER MIXED
• Other Features And Applications Cornflower can be seeded directly in the garden around the time of the last average frost date and can take up to three months to reach flowering maturity. Light: Full sun, open fields.
  Soil: Moist, well-drained soil. Can tolerate drought conditions, once established.
  Spacing: Allow 8-12 inches in between plants.
  Planting: Sow seeds in early spring for summer blooming plants.

1. Choose the Right Location: Cornflowers prefer full sun but can tolerate light shade. Select a spot in your garden that receives at least 6-8 hours of sunlight per day.

2. Prepare the Soil: Cornflowers thrive in well-drained, slightly acidic to neutral soil. If your soil is heavy or clayey, consider adding organic matter like compost to improve drainage and fertility.

3. Sow the Seeds: The best time to sow cornflower seeds is in the early spring or fall. You can also sow them in late summer for early spring blooms.

• Rake the soil to create a fine seedbed.
• Scatter the cornflower seeds evenly over the soil surface. You can mix the seeds with sand to help distribute them more uniformly.
• Gently press the seeds into the soil with your hand or a light rake. Don’t bury them too deep; a shallow covering of soil is sufficient.

4. Watering: Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged during the germination period, which typically takes 7-14 days. Once the seedlings are established, they are more drought-tolerant, but regular watering is still important, especially during dry periods.

5. Thinning: When the seedlings have a few leaves, thin them to provide enough space for each plant to grow. Space the plants about 6-12 inches apart to give them room to develop.

6. Care: Cornflowers are generally low-maintenance, but a few things can help them thrive:

• Mulching: Applying a layer of organic mulch can help retain moisture, suppress weeds, and maintain a more consistent soil temperature.
• Deadheading: Removing spent flowers encourages the plant to produce more blooms and extends the flowering period.
• Fertilizing: Cornflowers don’t typically require heavy feeding, but a balanced, slow-release fertilizer can be applied at the beginning of the growing season to support healthy growth.
• Pest and Disease Control: Keep an eye out for common garden pests like aphids or powdery mildew. Use appropriate methods to control these issues if they arise.

7. Enjoy the Blooms: Cornflowers usually start blooming about 8-10 weeks after planting. They come in various shades of blue, pink, white, and purple, adding a lovely touch to your garden or as cut flowers for indoor arrangements.