Albion Green Pod Nigella Seed

Product ID:1804.111804

Quick Facts

Latin Name

Nigella damascena

Days To Maturity

Days To Maturity

Average number of days from seeding date to harvest, within a specific crop group. If a transplanted crop: average number of days from transplant date. Not sure if crop is direct-seeded or transplanted? Check the Growing Information box for details. If crop can be both direct-seeded or transplanted, days to maturity refers to direct seeding. Days to maturity for all flowers and herbs is calculated from seeding date.

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65-70 for flowers; 80-85 for pods

Life Cycle

Life Cycle

Plants can be Annuals (single growing season), Perennials (grow year after year), Tender Perennials (grow year after year in warmer climates; and in some cases when given special protection in colder climates), or Biennials (require two years to mature).

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Annual

Hybrid Status

Hybrid Status

Hybrid: The offspring of a cross between two or more distinct parent lines, usually of same species, and selected for improved traits.
Open-pollinated: A non-hybrid variety that can reproduce itself in kind, demonstrating relatively stable traits from one generation to the next.

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Open Pollinated

Product Features

Product Features

Use for Cut Flowers and Bouquets Use for Cut Flowers and Bouquets
Variety good for fresh cut-flower displays.
Ideal for Drying and Crafts Ideal for Drying and Crafts
Variety is excellent for creating dried flowers.
Attracts Beneficial Insects Attracts Beneficial Insects
Variety attracts and supports pollinators and/or insects that prey on garden pests.
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Use for Cut Flowers and Bouquets Ideal for Drying and Crafts Attracts Beneficial Insects

Albion Green Pod Nigella Seed

Product ID:1804.111804

White double flowers and decorative seed pods for fresh and dried bouquets.

Fluffy 1 3/4-2" blooms fade to large light green seed pods on 12-24" stiff stems. Accented by attractive, ferny foliage. Whimsical, balloon-shaped seed pods dry readily/easily. Flowers attract and feed bees as well as other beneficial insects. Also known as Love in a Mist.

Specs:

  • Plant Height: 12–24"
  • Packet: 50 seeds
  • Avg. 10,000 seeds/oz

Quick Facts

Latin Name

Nigella damascena

Days To Maturity

Days To Maturity

Average number of days from seeding date to harvest, within a specific crop group. If a transplanted crop: average number of days from transplant date. Not sure if crop is direct-seeded or transplanted? Check the Growing Information box for details. If crop can be both direct-seeded or transplanted, days to maturity refers to direct seeding. Days to maturity for all flowers and herbs is calculated from seeding date.

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65-70 for flowers; 80-85 for pods

Life Cycle

Life Cycle

Plants can be Annuals (single growing season), Perennials (grow year after year), Tender Perennials (grow year after year in warmer climates; and in some cases when given special protection in colder climates), or Biennials (require two years to mature).

Close

Annual

Hybrid Status

Hybrid Status

Hybrid: The offspring of a cross between two or more distinct parent lines, usually of same species, and selected for improved traits.
Open-pollinated: A non-hybrid variety that can reproduce itself in kind, demonstrating relatively stable traits from one generation to the next.

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Open Pollinated

Product Features

Product Features

Use for Cut Flowers and Bouquets Use for Cut Flowers and Bouquets
Variety good for fresh cut-flower displays.
Ideal for Drying and Crafts Ideal for Drying and Crafts
Variety is excellent for creating dried flowers.
Attracts Beneficial Insects Attracts Beneficial Insects
Variety attracts and supports pollinators and/or insects that prey on garden pests.
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Use for Cut Flowers and Bouquets Ideal for Drying and Crafts Attracts Beneficial Insects

DAYS TO GERMINATION:

10-14 days at 60-65°F (16-18°C)

SOWING:

Direct seed (recommended) - Sow 3-4 times every 2-3 weeks early in season for continuous flower/pod production. Fall sow where winters are mild. Transplant - Sow 4-6 weeks before planting out. Cover seeds very lightly with soil as light is required for germination. Plants are sensitive to root disturbance.

LIGHT PREFERENCE:

Sun.

PLANT HEIGHT:

Varies.

PLANT SPACING:

2-9".

HARDINESS ZONES:

Annual.

HARVEST:

Fresh - Buds fully colored or pods have begun to develop. Dried - Seed pods firm.

SOIL REQUIREMENTS:

Average soil with good drainage.

USES:

Excellent cut or dried flower. Border plants.

SCIENTIFIC NAME:

Nigella spp.

ALTERNATE NAME:

Love in a mist

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