17 results for "cockscomb seeds" between $1.00 and $25.00

Dazzling fiery red, pink, orange & yellow plumes 12” (30 cm) long, top uniform, sturdy plants with dark bronze foliage. Flower heads are extremely long lasting, holding 8 weeks or more before fading. Effective for borders, mass plantings, cuttings and drying. Culture: Sow seed thinly indoors in late winter, or outdoors as soon as soil has warmed. Keep seedlings moist but do not over water either. A fungicide to prevent dampening off may be necessary.

Germination: Easy germination. Can be started indoors 2-4 weeks prior to last spring frost. Sow seed in container on good seed starting mix. Cover seeds lightly. Moisten mix and keep mix moist until germination begins. Place container in a location at 70°F. Germination should begin in 6-10 days. From my experience, I had difficulty with transplanting seedlings. The plants just didn't do as well (major problem was stunted growth of plant height and size of flower head) as direct sown plants. However...

I have grown these flowers for several years. Sometimes they are fragile to get started, but when they start growing, they are unstoppable. Several of my co-workers have asked for seeds. I sent them to Gurneys.com

The seed is hypotensive and ophthalmic. It is used in the treatment of bloodshot eyes, blurring of vision, cataracts and hypertension, but should not be used by people with glaucoma because it dilates the pupils.

Full sun. 36"H. Summer annual. 75 seeds in each pack. Available in Lemon Lime, Rose and Burgundy. Plant seeds directly in the garden or start indoors for an earlier start. Soil Blockers: use small blocker. Plant after danger of frost has past and the soil has begun to warm, typically a couple of weeks after the last frost date. Do not cover seed. 5-10 days to germinate. Pinch plants to two sets of leaves when 12" tall to encourage branching. Harvest heads when fully developed, but before...

Full sun. Summer annual. 6" H. 50 seeds in a pack. Prefers to be started indoors but can be planted directly in the garden. Soil Blockers: use the small blocker. Plant in the garden after the last danger of frost has past and the soil has begun to warm, typically a couple weeks past the last frost date. Do not cover seed. 5-10 days to germinate. Not a cut flower.

* Full sun. * 36"H. * Summer annual. * 50 seeds in a pack. * Plant seeds directly in the garden or start indoors for an earlier start. * Soil Blockers: use small blocker. * Do not cover seed. * 5-10 days to germinate. * Harvest flowers when head at desired size but before starting to develop seeds. * Make the harvest cut at the base of the stem.

[A/60-90°F/LD/3-6/sun/ds ALF, or start inside 4 weeks before frost/space 4-8" apart. Ht 24"] (75 days) Vivid red and orange plumes, velvet crested combs. Impressive fresh or dried. Pkt (0.2g, 225 seeds)

Orral and Joan Craig discovered this variety growing in an Amish garden near Arthur, IL. Beautiful large red heads on compact 1-foot tall plants. I first saw this variety growing at Seed Savers farm in Iowa and was much taken by the color and beauty.