Stock Seeds - Iron Rose Pink

$300
Edible Flower Seeds

Average Seed Count: 25

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Early single-stem, or column-type stock in a highly uniform series for one-cut harvest. Aptly named for strong, straight, rigid stems. Iron is slightly later to flower, and has somewhat shorter and thicker stems. Tightly spaced florets on the flower spike make for compact 1 1/2–2", deep rose pink blooms with a full appearance. NOTE: This variety produces one flowering stem per plant. Pinching is not advisable as it will terminate flowering.

Edible Flowers: The peppery, clove-like flavor of the flowers lends itself well to use as a garnish on salads, desserts, and drinks.

Matthiola incana

Details:

  • Life Cycle: Annual
  • Days to Maturity: 90-105
  • Light: Full Sun
  • Plant Spacing: 4-6"
  • Plant Height: 24-28"

Sowing Info:

  • Seed Depth: 1/4"
  • Days to Germination: 7-14 at 65-75°F

Growing Info

Transplant (recommended) - Sow ¼" deep into 128-cell plug flats 5-6 weeks before transplanting out into the field or protected structure. Direct seed - After danger of frost. Do not pinch plants. Succession-plant every two weeks for multiple harvests. Stock is a cool-weather crop. Spring and fall-blooming successions are optimal. Stock is a member of the brassica plant family and is susceptible to flea beetle predation. To prevent flea beetle damage, cover plants with row cover at the time of transplanting.