How to Grow Gomphrena

Gomphrena

Gomphrena globosa

Details

Plant type: annual
Planting season: spring
Height: up to 28"
Site: sun
Seed depth: 1/8"
Days to germination: 5-14 days at 70-78°F (21-26°C)
Days to maturity: 85-100
Plant spacing: 6-12"
Pinch: no

Growing Notes

Transplant - Sow into preferred seedling container 6-8 weeks before planting outside. Cover lightly with 1/8" growing media. Harden off plants and transplant out after danger of frost. Direct seeding is not recommended.

Harvest

Fresh: Harvest when flowers are in color but before fully open. Dried: Harvest when flowers are completely open; hang to dry.

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