Happy Spring! 

Below are planting and growing instructions - as well as links for maintenance advice, etc. -  for the seeds and seed paper. 

 

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Giant Zinna 

Zinnias are among the easiest flowers to grow - they'll grow quiuckly and bloom heavily.  It's recommended that you plant seeds right where you want them to remain - your garden bed, large outdoor pot or window box - but seeds can be started indoors. Just be sure to transplant while they are very young. 

  • Plant seeds after the threat of frost has passed and in an area that will receive full sun exposure. 
  • Space plants 4 to 24 inches apart, depending on variety. (Many common varieties are planted 6 inches apart within the row and 2 feet in between rows.)
  • Sow zinnia seeds only about 1/4-inch deep.
  • You’ll see zinnia seedlings in only 4 to 7 days for most varieties, though it will be anywhere from several weeks to a couple months before blooms appear (depending on planting site and climate).
  • When seedlings reach three inches tall, thin them so that they’re 6 to 18 inches apart to maximize air circulation. 

For more information on cutting, etc., click here. 

 

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Crackerjack marigolds

These large and sturdy flowers are a great addition to your garden or landscaping and, when cut, remain vibrant for a long time. Expect large cheery blooms in tangerine orange, rich gold and lemony yellow. 

  • Fill a flower pot with soil or plant each individual marigold seed in moist, fertile soil outdoors during the spring months.

  • Space the seeds about a foot apart from each other and 1/4 inch down in the dirt. Cover the seeds with loose soil in an area where they will receive direct sun for several hours a day.

  • Water your marigold seeds when the soil appears dry, but do not make the soil overly wet. Aim to keep it moist at all times.

  • Add a layer of compost soil for extra nutrients. Scatter mulch chips around your marigolds if you plant them outside. Mulch keeps weeds out and moisture in.

  • Allow your marigold seeds to grow for a month before picking them.

You can learn more about making the most of your Crackerjack Marigold seeds by clicking here.

 

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Sunny Wildflowers

One of the best things about wildflowers are how easy they are to grow! They're very low maintenance and can cover a large garden bed in no time. You can even create your own meadow. 

  • Plant after the last threat of frost has well passed. Be wary of soil that is too cold, though. Just because the air is warm does not mean the soil is so a few consecutive warm days before planting. Soil temps need to be 55 degrees or warmer for the seeds to grow. 

  • Wildflowers will need at least 6 hours of sun per day. 

  • Great news! You don't need to dig to grow wildlowers from seed. Just sprinkle on top of soil that has been cleared of all previous plant and flower debris and compact slightly into the ground with your feet or the flat side of a spade or ho. 

  • Wildflowers do not like crowded conditions so be sure too distribute the seeds evenly. 

  • Water seeds until the soil is moist but not saturated and water regularly, maintaining that level of moisture until seedlings are 4-6 inches tall. 

Click here for a complete wildflower growing guide.   

 

 

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GREEN BEANS

Who doesn't love fresh green beans? They're a midwestern favorite, for sure. And you'll have plenty...these seeds will produce over and over, all summer long! 

  • Plant outdoors after the past frost. It's best not to start green beans indoors. They're fragile and are unlikely to survive replanting. 

  • Sow 1 inch deep and 2 inches apart in rows 18 inches apart.

  • Water regularly, especially on sunny days. 

  • Weed diligiently being careful not to disturb beans roots. 

  • For a continued harvest that lasts all summer, sow seeds every 2 weeks. If you’re going to be away and unable to harvest, skip a planting. Beans do not wait for anyone!

Prefer to grow pole beans? You can find detailed instructions here. 

 

 

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WILDFLOWER SEED PAPER

The tags on the front of your seed packet and the confetti pack attached to the 'Here We Grow!' card are plantable seed paper.  They can be started inside or out and will yield a beautiful, colorful wildflower mix. 

  • Soak the seed paper in water. It should be thoroughly saturated. 

  • Tear the paper into small pieces - a quarter inch or so is best - and plant under a thin layer of soil in a garden or pot.  

  • These seeds need bright, sunny exposure. Place your pot in an area that get maximum direct sunlight. 

  • Keep the area watered. It is critical that the paper stay damp until seeds are well established. 

If you'd like further tips, just click here.