{"title":"Seeds","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"300-black-double-peony-poppy-flower-seeds-for-fall-and-spring-plantings","title":"500 Black Double Peony Poppy Flower Seeds","description":"Up for sale is one pack of 500 Black Double Peony Poppy seeds (Papaver Paeoniflorum). Perfect for spring time blooms these poppy seeds create large 4\" peony type blooms on 32\" stems. Blooms appear black but are actually a very deep dark purple.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe offer flat rate combined shipping on all orders, no limit on the amount or type of seed packets.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCULTURE\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSoil temperature: 55 - 60 degrees fahrenheit\u003cbr\u003eGermination lighting: Light required\u003cbr\u003eGermination days: 20 -2 8 days\u003cbr\u003ePlant spread: 6 - 10 inches\u003cbr\u003ePlant height: 32''\u003cbr\u003ePlant type: Annual\u003cbr\u003eMaturation days: 55 days\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHow to Sow Poppy Seeds:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBest Way (Fall\/Winter): In late fall loosen enriched garden soil down to a 6\" depth. For zones 3-7 it's best to direct seed into your garden after your first freeze in the fall. For zones 8-9, or mild zones like California, you will get better results if you cold treat your seeds (see below) sow them during the winter. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese poppy seeds are very small so we use the shaker method where you mix your seeds with peat or sand to spread the seeds evenly in your sowing area. We then we top with a fine dusting of peat or sand as they need light to germinate. The poppies will germinate over winter and pop up in very early spring (see the last picture which a young fall sown poppy taken the following April in zone 7).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou can transplant winter sown poppies in the spring. We wait until they are about 3\" in diameter and then transplant their root ball if we are expecting mild weather for a few days. Usually they will suffer a bit but will pull through. Be sure and thin or transplant to around 12\".\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOk Way (Spring): If you are buying your seeds in late winter or early spring, first try a germination test with 4-5 of your seeds. Place them in a moist paper towel, and then place in a sealed baggie, and put in a window where the temp is at least 65 degrees. If they are ready they will germinate in 4-5 days by sending a fine root hair from the seed. If they germinate you can direct sow them after your last frost using the shaker method. If you are in zones 8-9 where you get a hot summer you need to sow your poppy seeds by March 15th.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf they don't germinate they will have to be cold treated. Place your packet of seeds into a mix of 1\/4 cup fine peat (or a mix of peat and coarse sand) and 1 tablespoon of water. You want your mix moist but not soggy. Place the mix in a sealed baggie, inside a sealed container, inside your refrigerator (not your freezer) for 60 days. Check after 30 days to see if you need to add more water as you don't want the mix to dry out. What this does is trick the poppy seed into thinking it has gone through a full cold winter. After 60 days you can take your seeds out and let them dry overnight and then use the shaker method. You can plant the poppies in the late winter or spring, after the 60 day cold treatment, as long as your ground is workable and it's past your last frost date. As always we give them a light dusting with peat so as to disguise them from birds.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen poppies germinate in spring they send up a stalk that looks like a very fine blade of grass. This stalk grows to about 1\"-2\" before it grows it's first leaf set. Once your poppies are around 2\" tall it's time to thin them out. Don't try to transplant as they won't make it. The risk on spring planted poppies is if they germinate and you get a crazy heat wave there is a chance they won't make it. The race in the spring is to try and get the poppy to establish it's root system before the summer heat arrives. A bit easier in zones 3-6 but a more difficult thing for zones 7-9.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBad Way (Summer): Unless you live in southern California or Hawaii do not try to sow poppy seeds in the Summer. They will germinate but the heat will kill them before they can develop.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWorst Way: We do not recommend starting in pots as poppies disliked being transplanted, but if you want to try use a compostable 4\" peat pot and do not remove the plant from the pot when transplanting in the spring. They will probably not mature correctly and have a small chance of flowering\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDuring the summer dead head any spent flowers but at the end of the growing season you can let the flower head form into seed pods where you can collect seeds in late fall, but note that if you have multiple varieties of poppies in your garden they will cross pollinate and you will end up with some different colors.","brand":"New Hill Farms","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40377872384166,"sku":"695510053563","price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0414\/7707\/9206\/products\/il_fullxfull.2526677899_d5dy.jpg?v=1623776025"},{"product_id":"300-purple-double-peony-poppy-flower-seeds-for-fall-and-spring-plantings","title":"500 Purple Double Peony Poppy Flower Seeds","description":"Up for sale is one pack of 500 Purple Double Peony Poppy seeds (Papaver Paeoniflorum). Perfect for spring time blooms these poppy seeds are fully double petaled flowers that create large 4\" peony type blooms on 32\" stems.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe offer flat rate combined shipping on all orders, no limit on the amount or type of seed packets.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCULTURE\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSoil temperature: 55 - 60 degrees fahrenheit\u003cbr\u003eGermination lighting: Light required\u003cbr\u003eGermination days: 20 -2 8 days\u003cbr\u003ePlant spread: 6 - 10 inches\u003cbr\u003ePlant height: 32''\u003cbr\u003ePlant type: Annual\u003cbr\u003eMaturation days: 55 days\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHow to Sow Poppy Seeds:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBest Way (Fall\/Winter): In late fall loosen enriched garden soil down to a 6\" depth. For zones 3-7 it's best to direct seed into your garden after your first freeze in the fall. For zones 8-9, or mild zones like California, you will get better results if you cold treat your seeds (see below) sow them during the winter. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese poppy seeds are very small so we use the shaker method where you mix your seeds with peat or sand to spread the seeds evenly in your sowing area. We then we top with a fine dusting of peat or sand as they need light to germinate. The poppies will germinate over winter and pop up in very early spring (see the last picture which a young fall sown poppy taken the following April in zone 7).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou can transplant winter sown poppies in the spring. We wait until they are about 3\" in diameter and then transplant their root ball if we are expecting mild weather for a few days. Usually they will suffer a bit but will pull through. Be sure and thin or transplant to around 12\".\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOk Way (Spring): If you are buying your seeds in late winter or early spring, first try a germination test with 4-5 of your seeds. Place them in a moist paper towel, and then place in a sealed baggie, and put in a window where the temp is at least 65 degrees. If they are ready they will germinate in 4-5 days by sending a fine root hair from the seed. If they germinate you can direct sow them after your last frost using the shaker method. If you are in zones 8-9 where you get a hot summer you need to sow your poppy seeds by March 15th.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf they don't germinate they will have to be cold treated. Place your packet of seeds into a mix of 1\/4 cup fine peat (or a mix of peat and coarse sand) and 1 tablespoon of water. You want your mix moist but not soggy. Place the mix in a sealed baggie, inside a sealed container, inside your refrigerator (not your freezer) for 60 days. Check after 30 days to see if you need to add more water as you don't want the mix to dry out. What this does is trick the poppy seed into thinking it has gone through a full cold winter. After 60 days you can take your seeds out and let them dry overnight and then use the shaker method. You can plant the poppies in the late winter or spring, after the 60 day cold treatment, as long as your ground is workable and it's past your last frost date. As always we give them a light dusting with peat so as to disguise them from birds.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen poppies germinate in spring they send up a stalk that looks like a very fine blade of grass. This stalk grows to about 1\"-2\" before it grows it's first leaf set. Once your poppies are around 2\" tall it's time to thin them out. Don't try to transplant as they won't make it. The risk on spring planted poppies is if they germinate and you get a crazy heat wave there is a chance they won't make it. The race in the spring is to try and get the poppy to establish it's root system before the summer heat arrives. A bit easier in zones 3-6 but a more difficult thing for zones 7-9.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBad Way (Summer): Unless you live in southern California or Hawaii do not try to sow poppy seeds in the Summer. They will germinate but the heat will kill them before they can develop.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWorst Way: We do not recommend starting in pots as poppies disliked being transplanted, but if you want to try use a compostable 4\" peat pot and do not remove the plant from the pot when transplanting in the spring. They will probably not mature correctly and have a small chance of flowering\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDuring the summer dead head any spent flowers but at the end of the growing season you can let the flower head form into seed pods where you can collect seeds in late fall, but note that if you have multiple varieties of poppies in your garden they will cross pollinate and you will end up with some different colors.","brand":"New Hill Farms","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40377872744614,"sku":"695510053693","price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0414\/7707\/9206\/products\/il_fullxfull.2483301153_pwgh.jpg?v=1623776033"},{"product_id":"2000-partial-shade-flower-seed-mix-for-fall-or-spring-plantings","title":"2000+ Shade Flower Seed Mix","description":"Up for sale is one pack of 2000+ Shade Flower Seed Mix (approximately 4 grams). This is all flower seed and not 95% filler like the flower seed mixes you see at the big box stores. Perfect for spring and summer blooms that attract butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds. Best for zones 3-9 this mix includes the following heirloom flower seeds that will reseed year after year:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBlue Cornflower\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBaby Blue-Eyes\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eChinese Forget-Me-Not\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCandytuft\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCoreopsis\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eClarkia\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eColumbine\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFive-Spot\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSweet William Dianthus\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eShasta Daisy\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSpurred Snapdragon\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eShirley Poppy\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTall White Alyssum\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe offer flat rate combined shipping on all orders, no limit on the amount or type of seed packets.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBest for zone 3-9 these seeds can be planted from in fall before your first hard freeze to spring after your last frost, as long as your soil is not covered in snow and workable. If sowing in late winter\/early spring it's best to wait until after your last frost. Work enriched garden soil 6\" deep and spread via a shaker where you can mix your packet of seeds and one cup of dry sand (this prevents clumping your flower together). Depending on if you want a dense floral look 2000 seeds will cover 100 square feet, or if you want a breezy country meadow look they will spread to 1000 square feet. These require light to germinate so spread and cover with a light dusting of peat to keep the birds away, or you can use a light covering of straw. Another enemy of flower seeds are ants, so if you are not opposed treat your seed area with some ant bait before seeding so they don't take some of your seeds for a winter snack.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe following fall you can let the flowers stay on the stem until after your first hard freeze and they will self seed. I","brand":"New Hill Farms","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40377872810150,"sku":"695510053198","price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0414\/7707\/9206\/products\/il_fullxfull.2533684311_npep.jpg?v=1623776037"},{"product_id":"2000-butterfly-and-hummingbird-flower-seed-mix-for-fall-or-spring-plantings","title":"2000+ Butterfly and Hummingbird Flower Seed Mix","description":"Up for sale is one pack of 2000+ Butterfly and Hummingbird Flower Seed Mix (approximately 5 grams). This is all flower seed and not 95% filler like the seed mixes you see at the big box stores. The seeds range from the size of a dried pea to smaller seeds half the size of a grain of sand. Perfect for spring and summer blooms that attract butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds. Best for zones 3-9 this mix includes the following heirloom flower seeds that will reseed year after year:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLupine, Arroy\u003cbr\u003eMallow, Tree\u003cbr\u003eFour-O'Clock\u003cbr\u003eNasturtium\u003cbr\u003eZinnia\u003cbr\u003eBird's Eyes\u003cbr\u003eLarkspur, Rocket\u003cbr\u003ePinks, Sweet William\u003cbr\u003eSnapdragon\u003cbr\u003ePoppy\u003cbr\u003eSage, Scarlet\u003cbr\u003eCatchfly\u003cbr\u003eBalsam\u003cbr\u003eColumbine, Dwarf\u003cbr\u003eFoxglove\u003cbr\u003eMaltese Cross\u003cbr\u003eMint, Lemon\u003cbr\u003ePenstemon, Rocky Mountain\u003cbr\u003eRudbeckia\u003cbr\u003eGaillardia\u003cbr\u003eConeflower\u003cbr\u003eSiberian Wallflower\u003cbr\u003eSweet Alyssum\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe offer flat rate combined shipping on all orders, no limit on the amount or type of seed packets.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBest for zones 3-9 these seeds can be planted from in fall before your first hard freeze to spring after your last frost, as long as your soil is not covered in snow and workable. If sowing in late winter\/early spring it's best to wait until after your last frost. Work enriched garden soil 6\" deep and spread via a shaker where you can mix your packet of seeds with two cups of dry sand or four cups of peat before spreading (this prevents clumping your flowers together). Depending on if you want a dense floral look 2000 seeds will cover 100 square feet, or if you want a breezy country meadow look they will spread to 1000 square feet. These require light to germinate so spread and cover with a light dusting of peat to keep the birds away, or you can use a light covering of straw. Another enemy of flowers seeds are ants, so if you are not opposed treat your seed area with some ant bait before seeding so they don't take some of your seeds for a winter snack.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe following fall you can let the flowers stay on the stem until after your first hard freeze and they will self seed.","brand":"New Hill Farms","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40377873170598,"sku":"695510053167","price":3.29,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0414\/7707\/9206\/products\/il_fullxfull.2464823786_8be1.jpg?v=1623776040"},{"product_id":"25-cherry-rose-sunflower-seeds-for-summer-plantings","title":"25 Cherry Rose Sunflower Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003eUp for sale is one pack of 25 Cherry Rose Sunflower seeds. These sunflowers are pollenless branching sunflowers that will produce up to an 8\" bloom with very light yellow edged petals that transition to a cherry red center.  \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThese sunflowers are a bit inconsistent and up to 20% will be a solid yellow which is why we included the yellow variety in the pictures.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe offer flat rate combined shipping on all orders, no limit on the amount or type of seed packets.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCULTURE\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSoil temperature: 70 - 75 degrees fahrenheit\u003cbr\u003eGermination lighting: Dark required\u003cbr\u003eGermination days: 4 - 8 days\u003cbr\u003eGrow on temperature day: 55 - 60 degrees fahrenheit\u003cbr\u003ePlant spread: 24\"\u003cbr\u003ePlant height: 48'' to 96\"\u003cbr\u003ePlant type: Annual\u003cbr\u003eMaturation days: 70 days\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLoosen enriched garden soil down to a 6\" depth. When soil is consistently 70 degrees (for zone 6-7 usually June 1st) plant seed 1\/2\" deep and a minimum of 24\" apart if your are going to pinch them, 6\" to 12\" apart if your are not going to pinch (see below). These are low maintenance and require nothing else other than weekly watering. We don't recommend you start sunflowers early in pots as they send a large tap root when germinating and in pots less than 6\" deep will quickly become rootbound and not develop correctly.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese are a branching variety and you can choose to pinch them or not. If you don't pinch they will grow taller, up to 8', and usually produce one very large 6\"-8\" flower (they might still branch on their own). If you pinch them the plant will stay smaller creating more branches and produce more blooms in the 3-4\" range. If you decide to pinch wait until the plant is about 1 foot tall, and has 4-5 sets of leaves, and pinch out the top set of new leaves with your fingertips (see the video above). We recommend you only pinch your sunflowers one time. Pinching is a personal preference and we do pinch our branching sunflowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe color of these sunflowers, and the overall vigor of the plant, is very dependent on sufficient soil nutrient levels. To achieve the deepest cherry color we suggest you use a nutrient soil test to check your NPK and make sure your PH level is at least 7. A PH level under 6 will affect the color of the bloom. We included the last picture to show what they look like when grown in marginal conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"New Hill Farms","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40377873367206,"sku":"695510053280","price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0414\/7707\/9206\/products\/cherryrose5.jpg?v=1632155258"},{"product_id":"30-chocolate-cherry-sunflower-seeds-for-summer-plantings","title":"40 Chocolate Cherry Sunflower Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003eUp for sale is one pack of 40 Chocolate Cherry sunflower seeds. These sunflowers are pollenless and make large 6\" flower head with dark red petal edges that transition to a darker chocolate brown center. Growing taller than the Procut we carry these take about 20 days longer to mature.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe offer flat rate combined shipping on all orders, no limit on the amount or type of seed packets.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCULTURE\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSoil temperature: 70 - 75 degrees fahrenheit\u003cbr\u003eGermination lighting: Dark required\u003cbr\u003eGermination days: 4 - 8 days\u003cbr\u003ePlant spread: 24\" inches\u003cbr\u003ePlant height: Max 72\"\u003cbr\u003ePlant type: annual\u003cbr\u003eMaturation days: 70 days\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLoosen enriched garden soil down to a 6\" depth. When soil is consistently 70 degrees (for zone 6-7 usually June 1st) plant seed 1\/2\" deep and a minimum of 24\" apart if your are going to pinch them, 6\" to 12\" apart if your are not going to pinch (see below). These are low maintenance and require nothing else other than weekly watering. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese are a branching variety and you can choose to pinch them or not. If you don't pinch they will grow taller, up to 8', and usually produce one very large 6\"-8\" flower (they might still branch on their own). If you pinch them the plant will stay smaller creating more branches and produce more blooms in the 3-4\" range. If you decide to pinch wait until the plant is about 1 foot tall, and has 4-5 sets of leaves, and pinch out the top set of new leaves with your fingertips (see the video above). We recommend you only pinch your sunflowers one time. Pinching is a personal preference and we do pinch our branching sunflowers.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"New Hill Farms","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40377874120870,"sku":"695510053501","price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0414\/7707\/9206\/products\/il_fullxfull.2755562568_kv8b.jpg?v=1623776052"},{"product_id":"20-procut-white-lite-sunflower-seeds-for-summer-plantings","title":"20 Procut White Lite Sunflower Seeds","description":"Up for sale is one pack of 20 ProCut White Lite Sunflower seeds. These sunflowers are pollenless single stem 6\" flower heads with white petals and a orange center. Perfect for cut flowers with a very long vase life. They can grow a maximum to 60\" but in our test garden all of our Procut sunflowers grow to about 36\".\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe offer flat rate combined shipping on all orders, no limit on the amount or type of seed packets.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCULTURE\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSoil temperature: 70 - 75 degrees fahrenheit\u003cbr\u003eGermination lighting: Dark required\u003cbr\u003eGermination days: 4 - 8 days\u003cbr\u003eGrow on temperature day: 55 - 60 degrees fahrenheit\u003cbr\u003ePlant spread: 6 - 12 inches\u003cbr\u003ePlant height: Max 60''\u003cbr\u003ePlant type: annual\u003cbr\u003eMaturation days: 50 days\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLoosen enriched garden soil down to a 6\" depth. When soil is consistently 70 degrees (for zone 6-7 usually June 1st) plant seed 1\/2\" deep and a minimum of 6\" apart. These are low maintenance and require nothing else other than weekly watering. Don't pinch like branching sunflowers as they are single stem. You can sow these sunflowers through late summer. We don't recommend you start sunflowers early in pots as they send a large tap root when germinating and in pots less than 6\" deep will quickly become rootbound and not develop correctly.","brand":"New Hill Farms","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40377875005606,"sku":"695510052979","price":3.29,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0414\/7707\/9206\/products\/il_fullxfull.2358541288_26yf.jpg?v=1623776060"},{"product_id":"25-procut-plum-sunflower-seeds-for-summer-plantings","title":"25 Procut Plum Sunflower Seeds","description":"Up for sale is one pack of 25 ProCut Plum Sunflower seeds. These sunflowers are single stem and pollenless and make large 6\" flower head with yellow petal edges and a darker plum to brown center. Perfect for fall arrangements and very unique. They can grow a maxium to 60\" but in our test garden all of our Procut sunflowers grow to about 36\".\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe offer flat rate combined shipping on all orders, no limit on the amount or type of seed packets.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCULTURE\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSoil temperature: 70 - 75 degrees fahrenheit\u003cbr\u003eGermination lighting: Dark required\u003cbr\u003eGermination days: 4 - 8 days\u003cbr\u003eGrow on temperature day: 55 - 60 degrees fahrenheit\u003cbr\u003ePlant spread: 6 - 12 inches\u003cbr\u003ePlant height: Max 60\"\u003cbr\u003ePlant type: annual\u003cbr\u003eMaturation days: 50 days\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLoosen enriched garden soil down to a 6\" depth. When soil is consistantly 70 degrees (for zone 6-7 usually June 1st) plant seed 1\/2\" deep and a minimum of 6\" apart. These are low maintenance and require nothing else other than weekly watering. Don't pinch like branching sunflowers as they are single stem. You can sow these sunflowers through late summer. We don't recommend you start sunflowers early in pots as they send a large tap root when germinating and in pots less than 6\" deep will quickly become rootbound and not develop correctly.","brand":"New Hill Farms","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40377875988646,"sku":"695510053372","price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0414\/7707\/9206\/products\/il_fullxfull.2363272881_3f42.jpg?v=1623776066"},{"product_id":"100-amazing-grey-poppy-flower-seeds-for-fall-and-spring-plantings","title":"100 \"Amazing\" Grey Poppy Flower Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003eUp for sale is one pack of 100 Amazing Grey Poppy flower seeds. Perfect for spring time blooms these poppy seeds are mostly semi-petaled in a mix of soft to dark grey blooms on 32\" stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe offer flat rate combined shipping on all orders, no limit on the amount or type of seed packets.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCULTURE\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSoil temperature: 55 - 60 degrees fahrenheit\u003cbr\u003eGermination lighting: Light required\u003cbr\u003eGermination days: 20 -2 8 days\u003cbr\u003ePlant spread: 6 - 10 inches\u003cbr\u003ePlant height: 32''\u003cbr\u003ePlant type: Annual\u003cbr\u003eMaturation days: 55 days\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHow to Sow Poppy Seeds:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBest Way (Fall\/Winter): In late fall loosen enriched garden soil down to a 6\" depth. For zones 3-7 it's best to direct seed into your garden after your first freeze in the fall. For zones 8-9, or mild zones like California, you will get better results if you cold treat your seeds (see below) sow them during the winter. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese poppy seeds are very small so we use the shaker method where you mix your seeds with peat or sand to spread the seeds evenly in your sowing area. We then we top with a fine dusting of peat or sand as they need light to germinate. The poppies will germinate over winter and pop up in very early spring (see the last picture which a young fall sown poppy taken the following April in zone 7).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou can transplant winter sown poppies in the spring. We wait until they are about 3\" in diameter and then transplant their root ball if we are expecting mild weather for a few days. Usually they will suffer a bit but will pull through. Be sure and thin or transplant to around 12\".\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOk Way (Spring): If you are buying your seeds in late winter or early spring, first try a germination test with 4-5 of your seeds. Place them in a moist paper towel, and then place in a sealed baggie, and put in a window where the temp is at least 65 degrees. If they are ready they will germinate in 4-5 days by sending a fine root hair from the seed. If they germinate you can direct sow them after your last frost using the shaker method. If you are in zones 8-9 where you get a hot summer you need to sow your poppy seeds by March 15th\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf they don't germinate they will have to be cold treated. Place your packet of seeds into a mix of 1\/4 cup fine peat (or a mix of peat and coarse sand) and 1 tablespoon of water. You want your mix moist but not soggy. Place the mix in a sealed baggie, inside a sealed container, inside your refrigerator (not your freezer) for 60 days. Check after 30 days to see if you need to add more water as you don't want the mix to dry out. What this does is trick the poppy seed into thinking it has gone through a full cold winter. After 60 days you can take your seeds out and let them dry overnight and then use the shaker method. You can plant the poppies in the late winter or spring, after the 60 day cold treatment, as long as your ground is workable and it's past your last frost date. As always we give them a light dusting with peat so as to disguise them from birds.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen poppies germinate in spring they send up a stalk that looks like a very fine blade of grass. This stalk grows to about 1\"-2\" before it grows it's first leaf set. Once your poppies are around 2\" tall it's time to thin them out. Don't try to transplant as they won't make it. The risk on spring planted poppies is if they germinate and you get a crazy heat wave there is a chance they won't make it. The race in the spring is to try and get the poppy to establish it's root system before the summer heat arrives. A bit easier in zones 3-6 but a more difficult thing for zones 7-9.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBad Way (Summer): Unless you live in southern California or Hawaii do not try to sow poppy seeds in the Summer. They will germinate but the heat will kill them before they can develop.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWorst Way: We do not recommend starting in pots as poppies disliked being transplanted, but if you want to try use a compostable 4\" peat pot and do not remove the plant from the pot when transplanting in the spring. They will probably not mature correctly and have a small chance of flowering\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDuring the summer dead head any spent flowers but at the end of the growing season you can let the flower head form into seed pods where you can collect seeds in late fall, but note that if you have multiple varieties of poppies in your garden they will cross pollinate and you will end up with some different colors.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"New Hill Farms","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40377876807846,"sku":"638499956","price":3.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0414\/7707\/9206\/products\/il_fullxfull.2658965090_294u.jpg?v=1623776073"},{"product_id":"50-bunter-astilbe-flower-seeds-for-spring-plantings","title":"50 Bunter Astilbe Flower Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003eUp for sale is one pack of 50 Bunter Astilbe Flower Seeds. These create large plumed flowers in shades or red, white, lilac, and pink. Perfect for shady areas or spots that get afternoon sun.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe offer combined shipping on all orders, no limit on the amount or type of seed packets.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCULTURE\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSoil temperature: 65-70 degrees fahrenheit\u003cbr\u003eGermination lighting: Light\u003cbr\u003eDepth: 1\/8\"\u003cbr\u003eGermination days: 10 days\u003cbr\u003ePlant spread: 28\"\u003cbr\u003ePlant height: 28''\u003cbr\u003ePlant type: Perennial\u003cbr\u003eMaturation days: 365 days\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's best to start Atilbe in pots in a soil mixture of half coarse sand or vermiculite and half peat. We like to use a Tupperware type container with holes in the bottom and a translucent lid the help maintain moisture. You can also use 4\" landscape pots that have holes in the bottom. These seeds are some of the tiniest seed we sell and are difficult to work with. Best way to handle them is to mix the packet with 1\/4 cup of dry sand and use a shaker (like a spice bottle) to sow them. In the case of pots give each pot a quick shake, or if using 1020 trays you can apply the contents of one packet in the whole tray (using the shaker method). They require light to germinate so do not cover them and if you decide to direct sow them and not use the shaker method lightly dust with sand or vermiculite.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhile germinating they do like their soil moist, but not soaking wet. We keep our Tupperware pot or landscape pot (with holes in the bottom) in a larger tray that always has about 1\" of water in it. If you let your potting mixture dry out while Astilbe are germinating it means certain failure. We also loosely cover the pot with a translucent lid or plastic wrap to ensure the seeds don't dry out. Place your container under an artificial light source and keep it from getting too hot. We use flourescent shop lights, but you can also use LED grow lights. Don't use incandescent light bulbs, or place in direct sunlight, or you will generate too much heat.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese are slow to germinate, and once germinated grow slowly, so patience is required if you want to grow these. Do not expect them to germinate and create full size Astilbe in a few days, and like most perennials they will not flower until their second year.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOnce they germinate, and are about 1\/4\" tall, you can remove the plastic wrap. You can also then add 1\/4 strength liquid fertilizer like Miracle Grow to their water in the bottom tray (water from the bottom). When they are about 2\" tall, and in the spring after your last frost, you can transplant them into your garden. Once mature they are very durable but in hotter climates we recommend you plant them in full shade or at least where they get afternoon shade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"wt-text-body-01 wt-break-word\" data-product-details-description-text-content=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf new to germinating Astible we suggest you visit our blog post on starting Succulents and following this method:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ehttps:\/\/newhillfarms.com\/blogs\/news\/how-to-start-succulent-seeds\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"New Hill Farms","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40377876938918,"sku":"695510053891","price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0414\/7707\/9206\/products\/il_fullxfull.2671110995_ddti.jpg?v=1623776067"},{"product_id":"50-summer-carnival-hollyhock-flower-seeds-for-fall-plantings","title":"50 Summer Carnival Hollyhock Flower Seeds","description":"Up for auction is one pack of 50 Summer Carnival Mixed Color Hollyhock seeds (Alcea Rosea). Perfect for summer blooms these hollyhock create a spectacular semi-double petaled flower in pink, red, yellow, and white on 60\" stems. Very hardy in the garden and also make a great cut flower with a long vase life.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe offer flat rate combined shipping on all orders, no limit on the amount or type of seed packets.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCULTURE\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSoil temperature: 55 - 60 degrees fahrenheit\u003cbr\u003eGermination lighting: Light\u003cbr\u003eGermination days: 10 - 12 days\u003cbr\u003ePlant spread: 24 inches\u003cbr\u003ePlant height: 60''\u003cbr\u003ePlant type: Biennial\u003cbr\u003eMaturation days: 80 days\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eConsidered a biennial Hollyhock will only flower for one full growing season. The best way we find to grow hollyhock is to sow these directly in your garden from late summer until early fall where they will flower the following spring. Hollyhock will not germinate in cool temperatures and need several days of temps in the 70's to germinate. The biggest mistake people make with hollyhock is to try and germinate the seeds in early spring before your soil temperatures have warmed up to at least 60 degrees (night time soil temperature). If sown in cool weather the seeds and will rot before they have a chance to germinate.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWork enriched garden soil 6\" deep and scatter your seeds and then top with a light dusting of compost or peat. Another mistake made with holly hock is by sowing the seeds too deep as they need light to germinate. The seeds will germinate, and develop roots over winter, and flower the following spring and summer. The last picture is a hollyhock that is about 30 days old that direct seeded in the garden on October 1st here in zone 7.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIf you get a late start, and want to germinate them in late fall, start them indoors in 4\" pots using germination heat mats (or other heat source) to get them to germinate. Once they have their second set of leaves, and are about 2\" tall, transplant them into the garden as they send down a tap root and if left in pots will become root bound and not develop correctly.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eYou can also start these in winter indoors about 8 weeks before your last frost in spring in 4\" pots. After your last frost in the spring transplant them into your garden and they will bloom flowers a little later than fall planted hollyhock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFinally you can also sow these in the spring directly in your garden.  They will germinate, and grow, but will probably not bloom until the next spring and summer.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOnce hollyhock have had a full growing season of blooming flowers they are done. They will die back at the first frost, and some will try to come back the following spring, but they will not be very productive. If you let flowers stay on the plant they will self seed and create new plants the following spring but once their seeds drop it's best to pull the old plants up as they will not re-flower.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA quick note about hollyhock and a fungus called Rust. Hollyhock are very susceptible to Rust and we recommend you dust your garden area (after tilling your soil) prior to sowing your seeds with dustable sulfer, which you can get at any home improvement or garden center. In zone 7, in mid march about a month before our last frost, we dust them again just to make sure we don't have any problems with Rust during the summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"New Hill Farms","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40377877069990,"sku":"695510054430","price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0414\/7707\/9206\/products\/il_fullxfull.2483269957_pacd.jpg?v=1623776070"},{"product_id":"200-lady-bird-poppy-flower-seeds-for-fall-and-spring-plantings","title":"100 Lady Bird Poppy Flower Seeds","description":"Up for sale is one pack of 100 Lady Bird Poppy seeds (\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePapaver commutatum)\u003c\/span\u003e. Perfect for summer blooms these poppy seeds create striking red bloom with black markings on 32\" stems.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe offer flat rate combined shipping on all orders, no limit on the amount or type of seed packets.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCULTURE\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSoil temperature: 55 - 60 degrees fahrenheit\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGermination lighting: Light required\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGermination days: 20 -2 8 days\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePlant spread: 6 - 10 inches\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePlant height: 32''\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePlant type: Annual\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMaturation days: 55 days\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHow to Sow Poppy Seeds:\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePoppy seeds are fairly easy to grow but can be a bit fussy. The details below are from our experiences, and failures, in trying to grow poppies several different ways.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBest Way (Fall\/Winter): In late fall loosen enriched garden soil down to a 6\" depth. For zones 3-7 it's best to direct seed into your garden after your first hard freeze in very late fall. For zones 8-9, or mild zones like California, you will get better results if you cold treat your seeds (see below) sow them during the winter. . From our experience it's best to choose a spot that gets sun during the winter and sowing them in a spot that stays shady (and here in zone 7 usually wet) during winter month's will reduce your chances for successful germination. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThese poppy seeds are very small so we use the shaker method where you mix your seeds with peat or sand to spread the seeds evenly in your sowing area. We then we top with a fine dusting of peat or sand as they need light to germinate. The poppies will germinate over winter and pop up in very early spring (see the last picture which a young fall sown poppy taken the following April in zone 7).\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eYou can transplant winter sown poppies in the spring. We wait until they are about 3\" in diameter and then transplant their root ball if we are expecting mild weather for a few days. Usually they will suffer a bit but will pull through. Be sure and thin or transplant to around 12\".\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOk Way (Spring): If you are buying your seeds in late winter or early spring, first try a germination test with 4-5 of your seeds. Place them in a moist paper towel, and then place in a sealed baggie, and put in a window where the temp is at least 65 degrees. If they are ready they will germinate in 4-5 days by sending a fine root hair from the seed. If they germinate you can direct sow them after your last frost using the shaker method. If you are in zones 8-9 where you get a hot summer you need to sow your poppy seeds by March 15th.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIf they don't germinate they will have to be cold treated. Place your packet of seeds into a mix of 1\/4 cup fine peat (or a mix of peat and coarse sand) and 1 tablespoon of water. You want your mix moist but not soggy. Place the mix in a sealed baggie, inside a sealed container, inside your refrigerator (not your freezer) for 60 days. Check after 30 days to see if you need to add more water as you don't want the mix to dry out. What this does is trick the poppy seed into thinking it has gone through a full cold winter. After 60 days you can take your seeds out and let them dry overnight and then use the shaker method. You can plant the poppies in the late winter or spring, after the 60 day cold treatment, as long as your ground is workable and it's past your last frost date. As always we give them a light dusting with peat so as to disguise them from birds.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhen poppies germinate in spring they send up a stalk that looks like a very fine blade of grass. This stalk grows to about 1\"-2\" before it grows it's first leaf set. Once your poppies are around 2\" tall it's time to thin them out. Don't try to transplant as they won't make it. The risk on spring planted poppies is if they germinate and you get a crazy heat wave there is a chance they won't make it. The race in the spring is to try and get the poppy to establish it's root system before the summer heat arrives. A bit easier in zones 3-6 but a more difficult thing for zones 7-9.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBad Way (Summer): Unless you live in southern California or Hawaii do not try to sow poppy seeds in the Summer. They will germinate but the heat will kill them before they can develop.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWorst Way: We do not recommend starting in pots as poppies disliked being transplanted, but if you want to try use a compostable 4\" peat pot and do not remove the plant from the pot when transplanting in the spring. They will probably not mature correctly and have a small chance of flowering\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDuring the summer dead head any spent flowers but at the end of the growing season you can let the flower head form into seed pods where you can collect seeds in late fall, but note that if you have multiple varieties of poppies in your garden they will cross pollinate and you will end up with some different colors.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"New Hill Farms","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40377877135526,"sku":"64448799","price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0414\/7707\/9206\/products\/il_fullxfull.2412990873_61di.jpg?v=1623776073"},{"product_id":"20-sunfill-purple-sunflower-seeds-for-summer-plantings","title":"25 SunFill Purple Sunflower Seeds","description":"Up for sale is one pack of 25 SunFill Purple Sunflower seeds. These sunflowers are polenless, single stem, with 6\" flower heads. The flower has long pointed purple petals that transition to a light green petal with a dark brown center. In the garden they are more of a mauve color and are very unique. Perfect for cut flowers with a very long vase life. They can grow a maxium to 60\" but in our test garden all of our Procut sunflowers grow to about 36\".\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe offer flat rate combined shipping on all orders, no limit on the amount or type of seed packets.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCULTURE\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSoil temperature: 70 - 75 degrees fahrenheit\u003cbr\u003eGermination lighting: Dark required\u003cbr\u003eGermination days: 4 - 8 days\u003cbr\u003eGrow on temperature day: 55 - 60 degrees fahrenheit\u003cbr\u003ePlant spread: 6 - 12 inches\u003cbr\u003ePlant height: Max 60''\u003cbr\u003ePlant type: annual\u003cbr\u003eMaturation days: 50 days\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLoosen enriched garden soil down to a 6\" depth. When soil is consistently 70 degrees (for zone 6-7 usually June 1st) plant seed 1\/2\" deep and a minimum of 6\" apart. These are low maintenance and require nothing else other than weekly watering. Don't pinch like branching sunflowers as they are single stem. You can sow these sunflowers through late summer. We don't recommend you start sunflowers early in pots as they send a large tap root when germinating and in pots less than 6\" deep will quickly become rootbound and not develop correctly.","brand":"New Hill Farms","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40377877266598,"sku":"695510052993","price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0414\/7707\/9206\/products\/il_fullxfull.2331142638_5q9n.jpg?v=1623776075"},{"product_id":"50-summer-glory-sedum-succulent-seeds","title":"50 Summer Glory Sedum Succulent Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003eUp for sale is one pack of 50 Summer Glory Sedum Succulent Seeds (Sedum Spurium) seeds. These succulents are used in borders and pots where they create bright red succulents on 6\" stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePLEASE NOTE: These  succulents seeds are some of the smallest seeds we sell and you will receive approximately 50 seeds. Succulents require some extra steps for successful germination so please read the instructions below before purchasing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe offer flat rate combined shipping on all orders, no limit on the amount or type of seed packets.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCULTURE\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSoil temperature: 65 - 70 degrees fahrenheit\u003cbr\u003eGermination lighting: Light required\u003cbr\u003eGermination days: 21 days\u003cbr\u003ePlant spread: 10\"\u003cbr\u003ePlant height: 6''\u003cbr\u003ePlant type: Perennial\u003cbr\u003eMaturation days: 365 days\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"wt-text-body-01 wt-break-word\" data-product-details-description-text-content=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eYou can visit our blog post of starting succulent seeds for more details:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"wt-text-body-01 wt-break-word\" data-product-details-description-text-content=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/newhillfarms.com\/blogs\/news\/how-to-start-succulent-seeds\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/newhillfarms.com\/blogs\/news\/how-to-start-succulent-seeds\"\u003ehttps:\/\/newhillfarms.com\/blogs\/news\/how-to-start-succulent-seeds\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSucculents will grow outdoors in zones 3-10 but they dislike soggy soil conditions. It's best to start them in pots in a soil mixture of half coarse sand or vermiculite and half peat. For succulents we like to use a Tupperware type container with holes in the bottom and a translucent lid the help maintain moisture. You can also use 4\" landscape pots that have holes in the bottom. These seeds are some of the tiniest seed we sell and are difficult to work with. Best way to handle them is to mix the packet with 1\/4 cup of dry sand and use a shaker (like a spice bottle) to sow them. In the case of pots give each pot a quick shake, or if using 1020 trays you can apply the contents of one packet in the whole tray (using the shaker method). They require light to germinate so do not cover them and if you decide to direct sow them and not use the shaker method lightly dust with sand or vermiculite.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhile germinating they do like their soil moist, but not soaking wet. We keep our Tupperware pot or landscape pot (with holes in the bottom) in a larger tray that always has about 1\" of water in it. If you let your potting mixture dry out while succulents are germinating it means certain failure. We also loosely cover the pot with a translucent lid or plastic wrap to ensure the seeds don't dry out. Place your container under an artificial light source and keep it from getting too hot. We use flourescent shop lights, but you can also use LED grow lights. Don't use incandescent light bulbs, or place in direct sunlight, or you will generate too much heat.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese are slow to germinate, and once germinated grow slowly, so patience is required if you want to grow these. Do not expect them to germinate and create full size succulents in a few days.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOnce they germinate, and are about 1\/4\" tall, you can remove the plastic wrap. You can also then add 1\/4 strength liquid fertilizer like Miracle Grow to their water in the bottom tray (water from the bottom). When they are about 1\/2\" tall, and in the spring after your last frost, you can transplant them into your garden or into individual pots as they make great potted plants. If happy they will spread and create a unique dense ground cover in the garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-product-details-description-text-content=\"\" class=\"wt-text-body-01 wt-break-word\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eYou can visit our blog post of starting succulent seeds for more details:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-product-details-description-text-content=\"\" class=\"wt-text-body-01 wt-break-word\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/newhillfarms.com\/blogs\/news\/how-to-start-succulent-seeds\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/newhillfarms.com\/blogs\/news\/how-to-start-succulent-seeds\"\u003ehttps:\/\/newhillfarms.com\/blogs\/news\/how-to-start-succulent-seeds\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"New Hill Farms","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40377878577318,"sku":"695510054706","price":3.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0414\/7707\/9206\/products\/il_fullxfull.3093379230_hwtr.jpg?v=1623776092"},{"product_id":"200-english-daisy-flower-seeds-for-spring-plantings","title":"200 English Daisy Flower Seeds","description":"Up for sale is one pack of 200 English Daisy flower seeds. Prefect for garden bed edges this dwarf variety of daisy is suitable for zones 3-12. This daisy creates very vivid flower heads in shades of red, pink, and white. Very unique flower in that it can be used as a ground cover and tolearate being cut to 1\" heights.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe offer flat rate combined shipping on all orders, no limit on the amount or type of seed packets.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCULTURE\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSoil temperature: 70 degrees fahrenheit\u003cbr\u003eGermination days: 14 days\u003cbr\u003eWeeks indoor: 8 weeks\u003cbr\u003eSeed Depth: 1\/8\" \u003cbr\u003eSeed Spacing: 4\"\u003cbr\u003ePlant spread: 4\"\u003cbr\u003ePlant height: 6''\u003cbr\u003ePlant type: Perennial\u003cbr\u003eMaturation days: 50 days\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA staple for many gardens Daisies come in numerous varieties and these are suitable for zones 3-12. The seeds are very tiny and you can start them in pots early, or direct seed them directly in your garden any time after your first frost in the fall until the last frost in the spring. When direct seeding we recommend that due to the size of the seeds you use the shaker method where you mix your seeds with dry sand and place into a small shaker to evenly distribute them in your garden area. Lightly dust with peat and keep moist until germination.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThey dislike soil temps above 70 degrees when germinating so if you temperatures are a bit erratic in the early spring it's best to start them in pots or trays and then transplant after your last frost in the spring.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"New Hill Farms","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40377878642854,"sku":"695510053075","price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0414\/7707\/9206\/products\/il_fullxfull.2645780333_neto.jpg?v=1623776096"},{"product_id":"100-celosia-supercrest-flower-seeds-for-summer-plantings","title":"200 Crested Mixed Color Celosia Flower Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003eUp for sale is one pack of 200 200 Crested Mixed Color Celosia flower seeds. These are multicolored ranging from gold to pink and red to green. Perfect for the summer garden and very easy to direct seed. If your soil is very fertile we have had these reach heights of 30\". Flowers all summer and is one of the few flowers to prefer summer heat.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe offer flat rate combined shipping on all orders, no limit on the amount or type of seed packets.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCULTURE\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSoil temperature: 75 - 80 degrees fahrenheit\u003cbr\u003eGermination lighting: Light required\u003cbr\u003eGermination days: 7 - 10 days\u003cbr\u003eGrow on temperature day: 65 - 70 degrees fahrenheit\u003cbr\u003ePlant spread: 6 - 8 inches\u003cbr\u003ePlant height: 24''\u003cbr\u003ePlant type: annual\u003cbr\u003eMaturation days: 60 days\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLoosen enriched garden soil down to a 6\" depth. When soil is consistently 70 degrees (for zone 6-7 usually June 1st) scatter seeds on surface and cover very lightly with sand, fine vermiculite, or screened peat as Celosia needs sunlight to germinate. Once they are about 2\" tall thin to at least 6\" spacing. We have also had luck transplanting stems at this height. You can also start these early in trays but they are more robust when direct seeded. These are low maintenance and require nothing else other than weekly watering.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"New Hill Farms","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40377878708390,"sku":"695510052610","price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0414\/7707\/9206\/products\/crestedcelosia4.jpg?v=1667905128"},{"product_id":"100-mother-of-pearl-poppy-flower-seeds-for-fall-and-spring-plantings","title":"100 Mother of Pearl Poppy Flower Seeds","description":"Up for sale is one pack of 100 Mother of Pearl Poppy seeds. Perfect for spring time blooms these poppy seeds are all double petaled in a mix of soft pastel colors that include white, pink, reds, and light purple 3\" blooms on 32\" stems. Very similar to Angel's Choir poppy seeds but with darker pastel colors. Created by Sir Cedric Morris, an English gardener and painter in the early 20th century this variety of poppies lives on today.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe offer flat rate combined shipping on all orders, no limit on the amount or type of seed packets.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCULTURE\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSoil temperature: 55 - 60 degrees fahrenheit\u003cbr\u003eGermination lighting: Light required\u003cbr\u003eGermination days: 20 -2 8 days\u003cbr\u003ePlant spread: 6 - 10 inches\u003cbr\u003ePlant height: 32''\u003cbr\u003ePlant type: Annual\u003cbr\u003eMaturation days: 55 days\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHow to Sow Poppy Seeds:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBest Way (Fall\/Winter): In late fall loosen enriched garden soil down to a 6\" depth. For zones 3-7 it's best to direct seed into your garden after your first freeze in the fall. For zones 8-9, or mild zones like California, you will get better results if you cold treat your seeds (see below) sow them during the winter. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese poppy seeds are very small so we use the shaker method where you mix your seeds with peat or sand to spread the seeds evenly in your sowing area. We then we top with a fine dusting of peat or sand as they need light to germinate. The poppies will germinate over winter and pop up in very early spring (see the last picture which a young fall sown poppy taken the following April in zone 7).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou can transplant winter sown poppies in the spring. We wait until they are about 3\" in diameter and then transplant their root ball if we are expecting mild weather for a few days. Usually they will suffer a bit but will pull through. Be sure and thin or transplant to around 12\".\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOk Way (Spring): If you are buying your seeds in late winter or early spring, first try a germination test with 4-5 of your seeds. Place them in a moist paper towel, and then place in a sealed baggie, and put in a window where the temp is at least 65 degrees. If they are ready they will germinate in 4-5 days by sending a fine root hair from the seed. If they germinate you can direct sow them after your last frost using the shaker method. If you are in zones 8-9 where you get a hot summer you need to sow your poppy seeds by March 15th.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf they don't germinate they will have to be cold treated. Place your packet of seeds into a mix of 1\/4 cup fine peat (or a mix of peat and coarse sand) and 1 tablespoon of water. You want your mix moist but not soggy. Place the mix in a sealed baggie, inside a sealed container, inside your refrigerator (not your freezer) for 60 days. Check after 30 days to see if you need to add more water as you don't want the mix to dry out. What this does is trick the poppy seed into thinking it has gone through a full cold winter. After 60 days you can take your seeds out and let them dry overnight and then use the shaker method. You can plant the poppies in the late winter or spring, after the 60 day cold treatment, as long as your ground is workable and it's past your last frost date. As always we give them a light dusting with peat so as to disguise them from birds.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen poppies germinate in spring they send up a stalk that looks like a very fine blade of grass. This stalk grows to about 1\"-2\" before it grows it's first leaf set. Once your poppies are around 2\" tall it's time to thin them out. Don't try to transplant as they won't make it. The risk on spring planted poppies is if they germinate and you get a crazy heat wave there is a chance they won't make it. The race in the spring is to try and get the poppy to establish it's root system before the summer heat arrives. A bit easier in zones 3-6 but a more difficult thing for zones 7-9.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBad Way (Summer): Unless you live in southern California or Hawaii do not try to sow poppy seeds in the Summer. They will germinate but the heat will kill them before they can develop.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWorst Way: We do not recommend starting in pots as poppies disliked being transplanted, but if you want to try use a compostable 4\" peat pot and do not remove the plant from the pot when transplanting in the spring. They will probably not mature correctly and have a small chance of flowering\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDuring the summer dead head any spent flowers but at the end of the growing season you can let the flower head form into seed pods where you can collect seeds in late fall, but note that if you have multiple varieties of poppies in your garden they will cross pollinate and you will end up with some different colors.","brand":"New Hill Farms","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40377878937766,"sku":"695510054423","price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0414\/7707\/9206\/products\/il_fullxfull.2474547235_evwh.jpg?v=1623776104"},{"product_id":"50-succulent-sempervivum-flower-seeds","title":"50 \"Hippie Chicks\" Succulent Sempervivum Flower Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003eUp for sale is one pack of 50 \"Hippie Chicks\" Succulent Sempervivum (Sempervivum Hybridum) seeds. These succulents are a hybrid type that create a huge variety of small succulents that range from 2 to 4 inches in a variety of colors from greens to reds to purples.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePLEASE NOTE: These Hippie Chicks succulents seeds are the smallest seeds we sell and you will receive approximately 50 seeds. Succulents require some extra steps for successful germination so please read the instructions below before purchasing.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe offer flat rate combined shipping on all orders, no limit on the amount or type of seed packets.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCULTURE\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSoil temperature: 65 - 70 degrees fahrenheit\u003cbr\u003eGermination lighting: Light required\u003cbr\u003eGermination days: 21 days\u003cbr\u003ePlant spread:4\"-6\"\u003cbr\u003ePlant height: 2-4''\u003cbr\u003ePlant type: Perennial\u003cbr\u003eMaturation days: 365 days\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA quick note about succulents.  The names you see with Sempervivum Succulents are associated with the mix of colors they contain.  Plain Sempervivum Succulents, also sometimes called \"Hens and Chicks\" Succulents, are mostly green.  These \"Hippie Chicks\" succulents mix are a wider range of colors from green, to purple, to red, and all colors in between.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSucculents will grow outdoors in zones 3-10 but they dislike soggy soil conditions. It's best to start them in pots in a soil mixture of half coarse sand or vermiculite and half peat. For succulents we like to use a Tupperware type container with holes in the bottom and a translucent lid the help maintain moisture. You can also use 4\" landscape pots that have holes in the bottom. These seeds are some of the tiniest seed we sell and are difficult to work with. Best way to handle them is to mix the packet with 1\/4 cup of dry sand and use a shaker (like a spice bottle) to sow them. In the case of pots give each pot a quick shake, or if using 1020 trays you can apply the contents of one packet in the whole tray (using the shaker method). They require light to germinate so do not cover them and if you decide to direct sow them and not use the shaker method lightly dust with sand or vermiculite.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhile germinating they do like their soil moist, but not soaking wet. We keep our Tupperware pot or landscape pot (with holes in the bottom) in a larger tray that always has about 1\" of water in it. If you let your potting mixture dry out while succulents are germinating it means certain failure. We also loosely cover the pot with a translucent lid or plastic wrap to ensure the seeds don't dry out. Place your container under an artificial light source and keep it from getting too hot. We use flourescent shop lights, but you can also use LED grow lights. Don't use incandescent light bulbs, or place in direct sunlight, or you will generate too much heat.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese are slow to germinate, and once germinated grow slowly, so patience is required if you want to grow these. Do not expect them to germinate and create full size succulents in a few days. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOnce they germinate, and are about 1\/4\" tall, you can remove the plastic wrap. You can also then add 1\/4 strength liquid fertilizer like Miracle Grow to their water in the bottom tray (water from the bottom). When they are about 1\/2\" tall, and in the spring after your last frost, you can transplant them into your garden or into individual pots as they make great potted plants. If happy they will spread and create a unique dense ground cover in the garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"wt-text-body-01 wt-break-word\" data-product-details-description-text-content=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eYou can visit our blog post of starting succulent seeds for more details:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"wt-text-body-01 wt-break-word\" data-product-details-description-text-content=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/newhillfarms.com\/blogs\/news\/how-to-start-succulent-seeds\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/newhillfarms.com\/blogs\/news\/how-to-start-succulent-seeds\"\u003ehttps:\/\/newhillfarms.com\/blogs\/news\/how-to-start-succulent-seeds\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"New Hill Farms","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40377879003302,"sku":"695510054690","price":3.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0414\/7707\/9206\/products\/il_fullxfull.2671159609_d4e0.jpg?v=1623776109"},{"product_id":"100-peach-apricot-strawflower-flower-seeds-for-spring-plantings","title":"100 Peach Apricot Strawflower Flower Seeds","description":"Up for sale is one pack of 100 Peach Apricot Strawflower seeds. Very easy to sow and create tall 30\" stems with flower heads in shades of peach to a darker apricot.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe offer flat rate combined shipping on all orders, no limit on the amount or type of seed packets.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCULTURE\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSoil temperature: 70 degrees \u003cbr\u003eGermination lighting: Light\u003cbr\u003eGermination days: 12-20 days\u003cbr\u003eDepth: 1\/8\" \u003cbr\u003ePlant spread: 12\"\u003cbr\u003ePlant height: 30''\u003cbr\u003ePlant type: Annual\u003cbr\u003eMaturation days: 50 days\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor zones 1-12 Strawflower is very easy to sow. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt's best to start these in pots 6 weeks before you first frost in the spring. Place them on the surface and lightly cover with vermiculite or sand as they need light to germinate. Be advised they require warmth to germinate and if starting in winter wet soil will be colder than the inside temperature of your home. We use a germination heating mat placed on top of our seed tray, at night when your seeds are not under lights, when germinating these warm weather seeds in winter. It is also recommended that you water from the bottom of your pot or tray as they disliked being disturbed. Once the seeds start to germinate you can stop using the heating mat and after your last frost transplant them into your garden.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eYou can direct sow these in late spring after your last frost. Strawflower prefers warmer soil temperatures so make sure your daytime soil temperatures reach the mid 70's and if we are going to direct sow we generally sow these when we sow our zinnia seeds. Sow on the surface and very lightly dust with peat as they need light to germinate. Be advised strawflower dislike being disturbed while germinating and excessive heavy rains will decrease the chance of successful germination.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eStrawflower dislike soggy roots and can tolerate high heat and drought like conditions. In the garden find a high spot or sow into a garden bed with at least a 6\" raised bed. While technically a perennial you should treat them as an annual. Though they rarely come back they do self seed very easily.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"New Hill Farms","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40377879822502,"sku":"665415260137","price":3.29,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0414\/7707\/9206\/products\/il_fullxfull.2802158105_mgpw.jpg?v=1623776111"},{"product_id":"25-black-hollyhock-flower-seeds-for-fall-plantings","title":"30 Black Hollyhock Flower Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003eUp for sale is one pack of 30 Black Hollyhock seeds (Alcea Rosea nigra). Perfect for summer blooms these hollyhock create a spectacular single petaled black to very dark red flowers on 60\" stems. Very hardy in the garden and also make a great cut flower with a long vase life.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe offer flat rate combined shipping on all orders, no limit on the amount or type of seed packets.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCULTURE\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSoil temperature: 55 - 60 degrees fahrenheit\u003cbr\u003eGermination lighting: Light\u003cbr\u003eDepth: 1\/4\"\u003cbr\u003eGermination days: 10 - 12 days\u003cbr\u003ePlant spread: 24 inches\u003cbr\u003ePlant height: 60''\u003cbr\u003ePlant type: Biennial\u003cbr\u003eMaturation days: 80 days\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eConsidered a biennial Hollyhock will only flower for one full growing season. The best way we find to grow hollyhock is to sow these directly in your garden from late summer until early fall where they will flower the following spring. Hollyhock will not germinate in cool temperatures and need several days of temps in the 70's to germinate. The biggest mistake people make with hollyhock is to try and germinate the seeds in early spring before your soil temperatures have warmed up to at least 60 degrees (night time soil temperature). If sown in cool weather the seeds and will rot before they have a chance to germinate.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWork enriched garden soil 6\" deep and scatter your seeds and then top with a light dusting of compost or peat. Another mistake made with holly hock is by sowing the seeds too deep as they need light to germinate. The seeds will germinate, and develop roots over winter, and flower the following spring and summer. The last picture is a hollyhock that is about 30 days old that direct seeded in the garden on October 1st here in zone 7.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIf you get a late start, and want to germinate them in late fall, start them indoors in 4\" pots using germination heat mats (or other heat source) to get them to germinate. Once they have their second set of leaves, and are about 2\" tall, transplant them into the garden as they send down a tap root and if left in pots will become root bound and not develop correctly.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eYou can also start these in winter indoors about 8 weeks before your last frost in spring in 4\" pots. After your last frost in the spring transplant them into your garden and they will bloom flowers a little later than fall planted hollyhock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinally you can also sow these in the spring directly in your garden.  They will germinate, and grow, but will probably not bloom until the next spring and summer.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOnce hollyhock have had a full growing season of blooming flowers they are done. They will die back at the first frost, and some will try to come back the following spring, but they will not be very productive. If you let flowers stay on the plant they will self seed and create new plants the following spring but once their seeds drop it's best to pull the old plants up as they will not re-flower.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA quick note about hollyhock and a fungus called Rust. Hollyhock are very susceptible to Rust and we recommend you dust your garden area (after tilling your soil) prior to sowing your seeds with dustable sulfer, which you can get at any home improvement or garden center. In zone 7, in mid march about a month before our last frost, we dust them again just to make sure we don't have any problems with Rust during the summer.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"New Hill Farms","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40377879986342,"sku":"695510053242","price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0414\/7707\/9206\/products\/il_fullxfull.2630850184_6z79.jpg?v=1623776116"},{"product_id":"500-purple-moss-verbena-flower-seeds","title":"500+ Purple Moss Verbena Flower Seeds","description":"Up for sale is one pack of 500+ Purple Moss Verbena flower seeds. Perfect ground cover or edging this verbena is an heirloom type that will reseed very easily. Creating vibrant purple blooms on 10\" stems this perennial is very easy to grow and comes back year after year.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe offer flat rate combined shipping on all orders, no limit on the amount or type of seed packets.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCULTURE\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSoil temperature: 65 degrees fahrenheit\u003cbr\u003eGermination lighting: Light\u003cbr\u003eGermination days: 25 days\u003cbr\u003eSeed Depth: 1\/8 inch\u003cbr\u003eSeed Spacing: N\/A\u003cbr\u003ePlant spread: 4 inches\u003cbr\u003ePlant height: 8 to 10 inches\u003cbr\u003ePlant type: Perennial\u003cbr\u003eMaturation days: 30 days\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor zones 6-12 Moss Verbena is very easy to sow. In fall after your first frost work enriched garden soil down 6\". These seeds are very small so we usually mix one packet of seeds with 2-4 cups of peat before sowing to get even coverage. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou can start early in pots, or direct sow in spring,  but they require a short cold treatment to germinate fully.  Mix your seeds with 1 tablespoon of sand or screened peat and add 1 teaspoon of water so your mixture is moist but not soggy.  Place in your refrigerator (not freezer) for 30 days.  Let your mix dry out on the counter and sow directly in pots, or if in the garden mix with peat and sow your peat\/seed mixture.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"New Hill Farms","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40377880117414,"sku":"665415201918","price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0414\/7707\/9206\/products\/il_fullxfull.3069326938_qi0b.jpg?v=1623776120"},{"product_id":"100-lavender-bee-balm-monarda-flower-seeds-for-spring-plantings","title":"200 Lavender Heirloom Bee Balm\/Monarda Flower Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003eUp for sale is one pack of 200 Lavender Heirloom Bee Balm (Monarda Fistulosa) seeds. This variety creates a single flower on 48\" stems.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe offer flat rate combined shipping on all orders, no limit on the amount or type of seed packets.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCULTURE\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSoil temperature: 70 degrees fahrenheit\u003cbr\u003eGermination lighting: Light required\u003cbr\u003eGermination days: 10 days\u003cbr\u003ePlant spread: 24 inches\u003cbr\u003ePlant height: 48''\u003cbr\u003ePlant type: Perennial\u003cbr\u003eMaturation days: 55 days\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn late spring loosen enriched garden soil down to a 6\" depth. Best started about two months before your last frost in pots where you place seed on surface of soil and lightly cover with sand or vermiculite. Bee Balm requires consistent warmth to germinate and the use a germination mat is recommended.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOnce to a height of 2\", and after your last freeze, transplant to your garden. Bee balm dislike extremely hot weather so if in zones 7-9 you should plant where you get afternoon shade.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou can direct seed these but due to their slow growth rate they tend to get overwhelmed by other garden plants and weeds. Bee Balm does take a mature plant to flower, and at times you will not get flowers your first year.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"New Hill Farms","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40377880248486,"sku":"695510052696","price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0414\/7707\/9206\/products\/il_fullxfull.2569468913_yibj.jpg?v=1623776112"},{"product_id":"25-bee-balm-mix-flower-seeds-for-spring-plantings","title":"50 Bee Balm Mixed Color Flower Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003eUp for sale is one pack of 50 Mixed Color Bee Balm (Monarda) seeds. This variety is Monarda didyma which creates a single flower in shades of red, purple, pink on 30\" stems.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe offer flat rate combined shipping on all orders, no limit on the amount or type of seed packets.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCULTURE\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSoil temperature: 70 degrees fahrenheit\u003cbr\u003eGermination lighting: Light required\u003cbr\u003eGermination days: 10 days\u003cbr\u003ePlant spread: 24 inches\u003cbr\u003ePlant height: 30''\u003cbr\u003ePlant type: Perennial\u003cbr\u003eMaturation days: 55 days\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn late spring loosen enriched garden soil down to a 6\" depth. Best started about two months before your last frost in pots where you place seed on surface of soil and lightly cover with sand or vermiculite. Bee Balm requires consistent warmth to germinate and the use a germination mat is recommended.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOnce to a height of 2\", and after your last freeze, transplant to your garden. Bee balm dislike extremely hot weather so if in zones 7-9 you should plant where you get afternoon shade.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou can direct seed these but due to their slow growth rate they tend to get overwhelmed by other garden plants and weeds. Bee Balm does take a mature plant to flower, and at times you will not get flowers your first year.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"New Hill Farms","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40377880379558,"sku":"695510053235","price":3.29,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0414\/7707\/9206\/files\/beebalmmix.jpg?v=1765544274"},{"product_id":"25-moonflower-morning-glory-flower-seeds-for-spring-plantings","title":"25 Moonflower Morning Glory Flower Seeds","description":"Up for sale is one pack of 25 Moonflower Morning Glory flower seed (Ipomoea alba). Perfect for summer blooms these flowers create large single petal bright white flower. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe offer flat rate combined shipping on all orders, no limit on the amount or type of seed packets.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCULTURE\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSoil temperature: 70 - 75 degrees fahrenheit\u003cbr\u003eGermination lighting: Light\u003cbr\u003eGermination days: 8-10 days\u003cbr\u003eWeeks indoor: 8 weeks\u003cbr\u003eSeed Depth: 1\/4\" to 1\/2\"\u003cbr\u003eSeed Spacing: 24\"\u003cbr\u003ePlant spread: N\/A\u003cbr\u003ePlant height: 10'\u003cbr\u003ePlant type: Annual\u003cbr\u003eMaturation days: 100 days\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMorning Glories get their names as they open in the morning and will close in the heat of the summer afternoon. Moonflowers are a bit different in that they open at dusk and stay open during the night. We like to plant them where they get light shade till mid day so as to enjoy their flowers longer during the daytime. These are climbers so be sure and give them space to climb at least 6 feet. Any post, fence, or trellis will work as they are strong climbers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSimilar to Sweet Pea, Morning Glories have a tough outer shell. It's best to first \"scratch\" through this outer layer with a metal nail file or nail clipper. Then prepare a shallow dish, like a pie pan, with very hot tap water not to exceed 140 degrees and soak your seeds so the tops are barely covered. Let them sit this way overnight and then sow the next morning directly in your garden after your last frost in the spring.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWe start them early about 4 weeks before our first frost in 4\" pots and then transplant after our last frost in the spring. They will want to climb so be sure and have some bamboo or dowels you can stick in your pots. \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"New Hill Farms","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40377880576166,"sku":"695510053327","price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0414\/7707\/9206\/products\/il_fullxfull.2954671437_tffz.jpg?v=1623776126"},{"product_id":"50-duchess-peony-white-aster-flower-seeds-for-spring-plantings","title":"50 Duchess Peony White Aster Flower Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003eUp for sale is one pack of 50 Duchess White Peony Aster seeds. Perfect for summer blooms these aster seeds create large 4\" peony type blooms on 30\" stems.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe offer flat rate combined shipping on all orders, no limit on the amount or type of seed packets.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCULTURE\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSoil temperature: 70 - 75 degrees fahrenheit\u003cbr\u003eGermination lighting: Light\u003cbr\u003eGermination days: 8-10 days\u003cbr\u003eWeeks indoor: 8 weeks\u003cbr\u003eSeed Depth: 1\/8\" \u003cbr\u003eSeed Spacing: 12\"\u003cbr\u003ePlant spread: 12\"\u003cbr\u003ePlant height: 30''\u003cbr\u003ePlant type: Annual\u003cbr\u003eMaturation days: 100 days\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA staple for many gardens Asters come in numerous varieties and we recommend these for zones 3-8, and are not recommended for extreme heat or zones 9-13.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf in warmer zones 7-8 it's best to start in pots early and then transplant after your last frost in the spring.  While they can be transplanted their roots prefer to not be disturbed when transplanted so it's best to use a compostable peat pot, or peat pellets, when starting early in pots and plant the whole pot instead of removing the seedling when transplanting.  When starting in pots sows seeds on the surface and lightly dust with fine sand or vermiculite as they need light to germinate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor zones 3-6 if you are going to direct seed sprinkle them after your last frost and cover with a light dusting of compost or peat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA quick note about Asters and a fungus called Fusarium.  In the same manner how Hollyhock are very susceptible to Rust, Asters are susceptible to a natural soil born fungus called Fusarium.  We recommend you dust your Aster garden area in the spring (after tilling your soil), prior to sowing your seedlings, with dustable sulfur which you can get at any home improvement or garden center.  In zone 7 we dust them again around the first of July just to make sure we don't have any problems with Fusarium during the summer.  Sulfur raises the PH of the surface of soil, which does not kill Fusarium, but makes it difficult for it to replicate and spread.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAsters are sensitive to heat and mildew so we like to plant them in a area that has good air flow and that gets late afternoon shade.  \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"New Hill Farms","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40377880772774,"sku":"695510054003","price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0414\/7707\/9206\/products\/il_fullxfull.2876703383_qlbg.jpg?v=1623776135"},{"product_id":"1000-heirloom-snapdragon-flower-seeds-for-fall-and-spring-plantings","title":"1000+ Heirloom Snapdragon Flower Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003eUp for sale is one pack of 1000+ Heirloom Snapdragon Flower Seeds. These snapdragons are a mix of reds, pink, orange, white, and yellow on 18\" stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePLEASE NOTE:  Snapdragon’s are a cool weather flower and need an extended period of cooler weather to set their roots.  Snapdragon will not germinate in warm late spring or summer weather.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe offer flat rate combined shipping on all orders, no limit on the amount or type of seed packets.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCULTURE\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSoil temperature: 60 degrees fahrenheit\u003cbr\u003eGermination lighting: Light\u003cbr\u003eDepth: 1\/8\"\u003cbr\u003eGermination days: 10 days\u003cbr\u003ePlant spread: 8\"\u003cbr\u003ePlant height: 18''\u003cbr\u003ePlant type: Annual\u003cbr\u003eMaturation days: 60 days\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor zones 1-12 these heirloom snapdragons are some of the easiest flowers to sow. You can direct sow them anytime from late fall to early spring and they will germinate when the time is right. These seeds are very tiny so if direct seeding it's best to use the shaker method where you mix your seeds with 1\/4 cup of dry sand and use an old spice shaker (that's clean), or other container with holes in it, to evenly disperse your seeds. Snapdragons need light to germinate to after sowing give them a very light dusting with peat so as to disguise them from birds.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou can also start these over winter in pots to get an early start on spring flowers. If starting in pots place seeds on the surface of your soil and lightly dust with vermiculite or sand. Snapdragon can tolerate cold weather and a light frost. Here in zone 7 we put them out 30 days before our last frost in the spring (early March).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"New Hill Farms","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40377880871078,"sku":"665415445831","price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0414\/7707\/9206\/products\/il_fullxfull.2873914670_lj5q.jpg?v=1623776123"},{"product_id":"25-procut-red-sunflower-seeds-for-summer-plantings","title":"25 Procut Red Sunflower Seeds","description":"Up for sale is one pack of 25 ProCut Red Sunflower seeds. These are single stem, and pollenless, and make large 6\" flower head with dark red petals and a dark brown center. Perfect for fall arrangements with a long vase life. They can grow a maximum to 60\" but in our test garden all of our Procut sunflowers grow to about 36\".\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe offer flat rate combined shipping on all orders, no limit on the amount or type of seed packets.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCULTURE\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSoil temperature: 70 - 75 degrees fahrenheit\u003cbr\u003eGermination lighting: Dark required\u003cbr\u003eGermination days: 4 - 8 days\u003cbr\u003eGrow on temperature day: 55 - 60 degrees fahrenheit\u003cbr\u003ePlant spread: 6 - 12 inches\u003cbr\u003ePlant height: Max 60''\u003cbr\u003ePlant type: annual\u003cbr\u003eMaturation days: 50 days\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLoosen enriched garden soil down to a 6\" depth. When soil is consistently 70 degrees (for zone 6-7 usually June 1st) plant seed 1\/2\" deep and a minimum of 6\" apart. These are low maintenance and require nothing else other than weekly watering. Don't pinch like branching sunflowers as they are single stem. You can sow these sunflowers through late summer. We don't recommend you start sunflowers early in pots as they send a large tap root when germinating and in pots less than 6\" deep will quickly become rootbound and not develop correctly.","brand":"New Hill Farms","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40377880936614,"sku":"695510053389","price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0414\/7707\/9206\/products\/il_fullxfull.2542818845_bbce.jpg?v=1623776127"},{"product_id":"25-procut-orange-sunflower-seeds-for-summer-plantings","title":"25 Procut Orange Sunflower Seeds","description":"Up for sale is one pack of 25 ProCut Orange Sunflower seeds. These are the classic sunflower color which are single stem and pollenless and make a large 6\" flower head with orange petals and a dark brown center. Perfect for arrangements with a long vase life.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe offer flat rate combined shipping on all orders, no limit on the amount or type of seed packets.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCULTURE\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSoil temperature: 70 - 75 degrees fahrenheit\u003cbr\u003eGermination lighting: Dark required\u003cbr\u003eGermination days: 4 - 8 days\u003cbr\u003eGrow on temperature day: 55 - 60 degrees fahrenheit\u003cbr\u003ePlant spread: 6 - 12 inches\u003cbr\u003ePlant height: 60''\u003cbr\u003ePlant type: annual\u003cbr\u003eMaturation days: 50 days\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLoosen enriched garden soil down to a 6\" depth. When soil is consistently 70 degrees (for zone 6-7 usually June 1st) plant seed 1\/2\" deep and a minimum of 6\" apart. These are low maintenance and require nothing else other than weekly watering. Don't pinch like branching sunflowers as they are single stem. You can sow these sunflowers through late summer. We don't recommend you start sunflowers early in pots as they send a large tap root when germinating and in pots less than 6\" deep will quickly become rootbound and not develop correctly.","brand":"New Hill Farms","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40377882083494,"sku":"695510053365","price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0414\/7707\/9206\/products\/il_fullxfull.2376841777_70uz.jpg?v=1623776138"},{"product_id":"50-scarlet-verbena-flower-seeds-for-spring-planting","title":"50 Scarlet Verbena Flower Seeds","description":"Up for sale is one pack of 50 Scarlet Verbena flower seeds. For zones 3-10 verbena like summer heat and are very durable in the garden or in pots. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe offer flat rate combined shipping on all orders, no limit on the amount or type of seed packets.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCULTURE\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSoil temperature: 75 degrees fahrenheit\u003cbr\u003eGermination lighting: Dark required\u003cbr\u003eDepth: 1\/4\"\u003cbr\u003eGermination days: 20 days\u003cbr\u003ePlant spread: 18:\u003cbr\u003ePlant height: 8''\u003cbr\u003ePlant type: Annual\u003cbr\u003eMaturation days: 55 days\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt's best to start Verbena in pots 60 days before your last frost in the spring. Sow on the surface of and cover with 1\/4\" of potting mix. They do like to germinate at higher temperatures so keep in a warm place, or use a heat mat, when seeding. 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Very similar growth to lantana and adapt well to high summer heat.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"New Hill Farms","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40377883099302,"sku":"695510054683","price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0414\/7707\/9206\/products\/il_fullxfull.2506085070_ruyx.jpg?v=1623776144"},{"product_id":"200-day-dream-cosmos-flower-seeds","title":"300 Daydream Blush Cosmos Flower Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003eUp for sale is one pack of 300 \"Daydream\" Blush Cosmos flower seeds.  These flowers bloom on 42\" stems with flowers that have light pink petals that transition to lavender centers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe offer flat rate combined shipping on all orders, no limit on the amount or type of seed packets.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCULTURE\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSoil temperature: 65 - 70 degrees fahrenheit\u003cbr\u003eGermination lighting: Dark\u003cbr\u003eGermination days: 10-20 days\u003cbr\u003eWeeks indoor: 6 weeks\u003cbr\u003eSeed Depth: 1\/4\" \u003cbr\u003ePlant spread: 12\"\u003cbr\u003ePlant height: 42''\u003cbr\u003ePlant type: Annual\u003cbr\u003eMaturation days: 60 days\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA staple for zones 1-12 Cosmos are some of the easiest spring seeds to sow and will tolerate some light shade. You can start 6 weeks early in pots but we find they do best if direct sown in the garden in the spring after your last frost. In the spring work your garden soil 6\" deep and scatter seeds lightly (one packet will cover around 30 square feet) and cover lightly with peat or compost. Once your plants are 8\" tall Cosmos will produce more flowers if you pinch, or cut, the top 3\" of the plant off (just above a leaf set). \u003cbr\u003eCosmos makes a great cut flower which usually lasts about 7 days in the vase.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"New Hill Farms","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40377883295910,"sku":"695510053037","price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0414\/7707\/9206\/products\/daydreamcosmos_24a4388b-5ce4-4a10-80ca-973201a3a716.jpg?v=1656877365"},{"product_id":"300-double-peony-poppy-flower-seeds-for-fall-and-spring-plantings","title":"500 Double Peony Poppy Flower Seeds","description":"Up for sale is one pack of 500 Double Peony Poppy seeds (Papaver Paeoniflorum). Perfect for spring time blooms these poppy seeds are a custom mix of the peony poppy seeds we sell and include black (dark purple), red, salmon, and purple. These poppies create fully double 4\" peony type blooms on 32\" stems.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe offer flat rate combined shipping on all orders, no limit on the amount or type of seed packets.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCULTURE\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSoil temperature: 55 - 60 degrees fahrenheit\u003cbr\u003eGermination lighting: Light required\u003cbr\u003eGermination days: 20 -2 8 days\u003cbr\u003ePlant spread: 6 - 10 inches\u003cbr\u003ePlant height: 32''\u003cbr\u003ePlant type: Annual\u003cbr\u003eMaturation days: 55 days\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHow to Sow Poppy Seeds:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBest Way (Fall\/Winter): In late fall loosen enriched garden soil down to a 6\" depth. For zones 3-7 it's best to direct seed into your garden after your first freeze in the fall. For zones 8-9, or mild zones like California, you will get better results if you cold treat your seeds (see below) sow them during the winter. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese poppy seeds are very small so we use the shaker method where you mix your seeds with peat or sand to spread the seeds evenly in your sowing area. We then we top with a fine dusting of peat or sand as they need light to germinate. The poppies will germinate over winter and pop up in very early spring (see the last picture which a young fall sown poppy taken the following April in zone 7).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou can transplant winter sown poppies in the spring. We wait until they are about 3\" in diameter and then transplant their root ball if we are expecting mild weather for a few days. Usually they will suffer a bit but will pull through. Be sure and thin or transplant to around 12\".\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOk Way (Spring): If you are buying your seeds in late winter or early spring, first try a germination test with 4-5 of your seeds. Place them in a moist paper towel, and then place in a sealed baggie, and put in a window where the temp is at least 65 degrees. If they are ready they will germinate in 4-5 days by sending a fine root hair from the seed. If they germinate you can direct sow them after your last frost using the shaker method. If you are in zones 8-9 where you get a hot summer you need to sow your poppy seeds by March 15th.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf they don't germinate they will have to be cold treated. Place your packet of seeds into a mix of 1\/4 cup fine peat (or a mix of peat and coarse sand) and 1 tablespoon of water. You want your mix moist but not soggy. Place the mix in a sealed baggie, inside a sealed container, inside your refrigerator (not your freezer) for 60 days. Check after 30 days to see if you need to add more water as you don't want the mix to dry out. What this does is trick the poppy seed into thinking it has gone through a full cold winter. After 60 days you can take your seeds out and let them dry overnight and then use the shaker method. You can plant the poppies in the late winter or spring, after the 60 day cold treatment, as long as your ground is workable and it's past your last frost date. As always we give them a light dusting with peat so as to disguise them from birds.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen poppies germinate in spring they send up a stalk that looks like a very fine blade of grass. This stalk grows to about 1\"-2\" before it grows it's first leaf set. Once your poppies are around 2\" tall it's time to thin them out. Don't try to transplant as they won't make it. The risk on spring planted poppies is if they germinate and you get a crazy heat wave there is a chance they won't make it. The race in the spring is to try and get the poppy to establish it's root system before the summer heat arrives. A bit easier in zones 3-6 but a more difficult thing for zones 7-9.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBad Way (Summer): Unless you live in southern California or Hawaii do not try to sow poppy seeds in the Summer. They will germinate but the heat will kill them before they can develop.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWorst Way: We do not recommend starting in pots as poppies disliked being transplanted, but if you want to try use a compostable 4\" peat pot and do not remove the plant from the pot when transplanting in the spring. They will probably not mature correctly and have a small chance of flowering\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDuring the summer dead head any spent flowers but at the end of the growing season you can let the flower head form into seed pods where you can collect seeds in late fall, but note that if you have multiple varieties of poppies in your garden they will cross pollinate and you will end up with some different colors.","brand":"New Hill Farms","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40377883492518,"sku":"695510053624","price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0414\/7707\/9206\/products\/il_fullxfull.2412781379_kroz.jpg?v=1623776166"},{"product_id":"50-duchess-peony-apricot-aster-flower-seeds-for-spring-plantings","title":"100 Duchess Peony Apricot Aster Flower Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003eUp for sale is one pack of 100 Duchess Apricot Peony Aster seeds. Perfect for summer blooms these aster seeds create large 4\" peony type blooms on 30\" stems.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe offer flat rate combined shipping on all orders, no limit on the amount or type of seed packets.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCULTURE\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSoil temperature: 70 - 75 degrees fahrenheit\u003cbr\u003eGermination lighting: Light\u003cbr\u003eGermination days: 8-10 days\u003cbr\u003eWeeks indoor: 8 weeks\u003cbr\u003eSeed Depth: 1\/8\" \u003cbr\u003eSeed Spacing: 12\"\u003cbr\u003ePlant spread: 12\"\u003cbr\u003ePlant height: 30''\u003cbr\u003ePlant type: Annual\u003cbr\u003eMaturation days: 100 days\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA staple for many gardens Asters come in numerous varieties and we recommend these for zones 3-8, and are not recommended for extreme heat or zones 9-13.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf in warmer zones 7-8 it's best to start in pots early and then transplant after your last frost in the spring.  While they can be transplanted their roots prefer to not be disturbed when transplanted so it's best to use a compostable peat pot, or peat pellets, when starting early in pots and plant the whole pot instead of removing the seedling when transplanting.  When starting in pots sows seeds on the surface and lightly dust with fine sand or vermiculite as they need light to germinate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor zones 3-6 if you are going to direct seed sprinkle them after your last frost and cover with a light dusting of compost or peat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA quick note about Asters and a fungus called Fusarium.  In the same manner how Hollyhock are very susceptible to Rust, Asters are susceptible to a natural soil born fungus called Fusarium.  We recommend you dust your Aster garden area in the spring (after tilling your soil), prior to sowing your seedlings, with dustable sulfur which you can get at any home improvement or garden center.  In zone 7 we dust them again around the first of July just to make sure we don't have any problems with Fusarium during the summer.  Sulfur raises the PH of the surface of soil, which does not kill Fusarium, but makes it difficult for it to replicate and spread.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAsters are sensitive to heat and mildew so we like to plant them in a area that has good air flow and that gets late afternoon shade.  \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"New Hill Farms","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40377883558054,"sku":"695510053976","price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0414\/7707\/9206\/products\/il_fullxfull.2547983917_e6jl.jpg?v=1623776170"},{"product_id":"20-luna-mixed-color-hibiscus-flowering-shrub-seeds-for-spring-plantings","title":"20 Mixed Color Hibiscus Flowering Shrub Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003eUp for sale is one pack of 20 Mixed Color Hibsicus flowering shrub seeds (HIBISCUS Moscheutos). These perrennial hibiscus are for zones 5-10 and reach a height between 3 to 4 feet. Blooming large 6\" single petal flowers in red, pink, or white, perennial hibiscus are very easy to grow and come back year after year.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe offer flat rate combined shipping on all orders, no limit on the amount or type of seed packets.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese seeds require light to germinate and they are best started in pots, but you can sow them directly in your garden in late spring once temperatures are in the mid 70's. Here is zone 7 we like to start them early in pots and then transplant in spring so they can flower the first year and build up a root structure to withstand the summer heat.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePre soak seeds by filling a shallow bowl, like a pie plate, with very warm tap water. Place seeds into the water and leave overnight. To sow place approximately seeds in at least an 6\" pot, or if direct seeded in your garden in late spring, and cover lightly with fine sand or vermiculite as they need light to germinate. Keep soil moist and maintain warmth of at least 75 degrees, but don't let your soil get soggy as the seeds will rot. Seeds may require up to 21 days to germinate but usually germinate in 4-5 days under proper conditions. Once germinated the seed will send up a stalk about 1\" and start to create a leaf set. At this point we will cover the seed that is on top of the soil by pushing some of the surrounding potting material to the base of the stalk.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOnce your plant is 6\" tall it's best to pinch to encourage bushy growth. When pinching only take the top 1\" of new growth. Once in the garden, and they achieve the desired shape, they require no pruning. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eShrub and vine seeds usually have a lower germination rate of around 50%.  Hibiscus do not require cold treatment to germinate, but a short cold treatment will enhance your germination rate.  If you want to cold treat your seeds add your packet and 2 tbs of fine sand and 1 tsp of water into a baggie or container.  Put in your fridge (not your freezer) for at least 30 days and no more than 60 days.  After cold treatment sow using the directions above.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"New Hill Farms","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40377883623590,"sku":"695510052962","price":3.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0414\/7707\/9206\/products\/il_fullxfull.2581983663_h80c.jpg?v=1623776151"},{"product_id":"1000-drummond-mixed-color-annual-phlox-flower-seeds","title":"500+  Drummond Mixed Color Annual Phlox Flower Seeds","description":"Up for sale is one pack of 500+ Drummond Mixed Color Phlox flower seeds. Perfect for summer blooms these annual phlox grow 14\" tall and produce volumes of red, white, pink, and purple flowers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe offer flat rate combined shipping on all orders, no limit on the amount or type of seed packets.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCULTURE\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSoil temperature: 70 degrees fahrenheit\u003cbr\u003eGermination lighting: Light\u003cbr\u003eGermination days: 12 days\u003cbr\u003eWeeks indoor: N\/A\u003cbr\u003eDepth: 1\/8\" \u003cbr\u003eSeed Spacing: N\/A\u003cbr\u003ePlant spread: 6\"\u003cbr\u003ePlant height: 14''\u003cbr\u003ePlant type: Annual\u003cbr\u003eMaturation days: 60 days\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor zones 2-10 annual phlox is a great filler for larger garden sections where you want lots of flowers with minimal effort. In spring work your enriched garden area 6\" deep. These seeds are very tiny so to avoid clumping mix with peat or sand and scatter in your garden area after your last frost. Top with peat or compost very lightly as they need light to germinate. These are very easy self seeders and will return year after year.","brand":"New Hill Farms","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40377883689126,"sku":"695510052917","price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0414\/7707\/9206\/products\/il_fullxfull.2583791939_drxs.jpg?v=1623776156"},{"product_id":"25-white-acoma-crepe-myrtle-tree-seeds","title":"25 White Acoma Crepe Myrtle Tree Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003eUp for sale is one pack of 25 White Acoma Crepe Myrtle tree seeds. For zones 6-10 these are a smaller crepe myrtles that create a 10-12 foot tree with white flowers. These seeds were harvested in late 2025 and are ready to sow.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe offer flat rate combined shipping on all orders, no limit on the amount or type of seed packets.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/newhillfarms.com\/blogs\/news\/starting-crepe-myrtle-seeds\"\u003ehttps:\/\/newhillfarms.com\/blogs\/news\/starting-crepe-myrtle-seeds\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen we start shrubs early we sow them in a 4\" pot, or tupperware type pot,  and add enough water to our soil so it is slightly moist, but not soaking wet, as if your soil is too wet your seeds will rot before they can germinate. Crepe Myrtle require light to germinate so we recommend you sow 5 seeds on the surface of your potting material and lightly dust with sand or vermiculite. We then put a clear baggie over the top of the pot which is secured with a rubber band to create a green house effect. You can also start them in a Tupperware type container with a translucent top, again making sure you soil is not too wet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePlace this container inside (near a window that gets sun at least 8 hours per day) or you can place them under an artificial light source, but in in a window sill don't let your potting material get too warm.   Don't add more water unless the clear plastic no longer fogs up, but do not let your soil dry out.  Crepe Myrtle seeds can be very slow to germinate and can take up to 30 days before sprouting.  Light, slight moisture, and warmth are the keys to successful germination.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOnce the seed germinates and is 2\" tall you can remove the plastic baggie, or cover of your plastic container. Once 4\" tall transplant to a larger pot and then in late spring acclimate your seedling by placing in in direct sunlight for a only couple of hours per day for about one week. We then leave our pots outside during summer and fall under some shade that only gets morning sun. \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eYou can read more \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/newhillfarms.com\/blogs\/news\/starting-crepe-myrtle-seeds\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003ehere\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e on our blog post about starting crepe myrtles from seed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe usually put seed grown tree and shrubs into our garden in the fall after they have been in pots for at least 6 months.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs with most shrub and vine seeds they usually have a lower germination rate of below 50%.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"New Hill Farms","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40377883754662,"sku":"695510053495","price":3.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0414\/7707\/9206\/products\/il_fullxfull.2529486932_k4s0.jpg?v=1623776159"},{"product_id":"2000-northern-flower-seed-mix-for-fall-or-spring-plantings","title":"2000+ Northern Flower Seed Mix","description":"Up for sale is one pack of 2000+ Northern Flower Seed Mix (approximately 4 grams). This is all flower seed and not 95% filler like the flower seed mixes you see at the big box stores. Perfect for spring and summer blooms that attract butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds. Best for zones 3-6 this mix includes the following heirloom flower seeds that will reseed year after year:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBaby's Breath, Annual\u003cbr\u003eWallflower, Siberian\u003cbr\u003eFlax, Scarlet\u003cbr\u003eCoreopsis, Lance Leaved\u003cbr\u003eCornflower, Tall Blue\u003cbr\u003eConeflower, Purple\u003cbr\u003eLupine, Perennial\u003cbr\u003eDaisy, Shasta\u003cbr\u003ePoppy, Corn, Mixed\u003cbr\u003ePinks, Sweet William\u003cbr\u003eLarkspur, Rocket\u003cbr\u003eIndian Blanket\u003cbr\u003eSnapdragon\u003cbr\u003eGayfeather\u003cbr\u003eCatchfly\u003cbr\u003eBeardtongue, Hairy\u003cbr\u003eBlack-eyed Susan\u003cbr\u003eAster, New England\u003cbr\u003eSweet Alyssum, Tall White\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe offer flat rate combined shipping on all orders, no limit on the amount or type of seed packets.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis flower mix is for cold climates that receive an extended winter. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBest for zone 3-6 these seeds can be planted from in fall before your first hard freeze to spring after your last frost, as long as your soil is not covered in snow and workable. Work enriched garden soil 6\" deep and spread via a shaker where you can mix your packet of seeds with two cups of dry sand or four cups of peat before spreading (this prevents clumping your flowers together). Depending on if you want a dense floral look 2000 seeds will cover 100 square feet, or if you want a breezy country meadow look they will spread to 1000 square feet. These require light to germinate so spread and cover with a light dusting of peat to keep the birds away, or you can use a light covering of straw. Another enemy of flower seeds are ants, so if you are not opposed treat your seed area with some ant bait before seeding so they don't take some of your seeds for a winter snack.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe following fall you can let the flowers stay on the stem until after your first hard freeze and they will self seed.","brand":"New Hill Farms","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40377883885734,"sku":"695510053181","price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0414\/7707\/9206\/products\/il_fullxfull.2512517915_mq9s.jpg?v=1623776162"},{"product_id":"50-crimson-star-columbine-flower-seeds-for-spring-plantings","title":"25 Crimson Star Columbine Flower Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003eUp for sale is one pack of 25 Crimson Star Columbine flower seeds. Striking flowers that create a medium red flower with a white center. Perfect for zones 3-9 these hardy perennials are a garden favorite that return year after year.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe offer flat rate combined shipping on all orders, no limit on the amount or type of seed packets. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCULTURE\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSoil temperature: 70 degrees fahrenheit\u003cbr\u003eGermination lighting: Light\u003cbr\u003eGermination days: 14 days\u003cbr\u003eWeeks indoor: 10 Weeks\u003cbr\u003eSeed Depth: 1\/16\"\u003cbr\u003eSeed Spacing: 18\"\u003cbr\u003ePlant spread: 18\"\u003cbr\u003ePlant height: 24-36\"\u003cbr\u003ePlant type: Perennial\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore sowing we recommend you cold treat your seeds for 30 days.  Mix you seed packet with 1 tbs of fine sand and 1 tsp of water in a baggie and store in your fridge (not your freezer) for 30 days before sowing.  After the cold treatment let your seed mix dry out and then sow on the surface of your potting mix and expose to light.  We like to start columbine in pots and then transplant into our garden in early fall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can also direct seed these in spring after your last frost.  They prefer sunlight to germinate so till enriched garden soil 6\" deep and scatter you seeds on the surface.  Cover thinly with sand or vermiculite, or in the garden a very light dusting of peat.  They do not like late day heat so here in zone 7 we plant them where they get afternoon shade.  Those in mild climates should plant in full sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll columbine are slow growing perennials and usually start to flower in their second year.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"New Hill Farms","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40377883918502,"sku":"695510053945","price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0414\/7707\/9206\/products\/il_fullxfull.2837800393_ljmu.jpg?v=1623776165"},{"product_id":"2000-cut-flower-seed-mix-for-fall-or-spring-plantings","title":"2000+ Cut Flower Seed Mix","description":"\u003cp\u003eUp for sale is one pack of 2000+ Cut Flower Seed Mix (approximately 6 grams). This is all flower seed and not 95% filler like the flower seed mixes you see at the big box stores. Perfect for spring and summer blooms this mix of flower seeds are formulated for the cut flower garden with all stems that range from 18\" to 30\" tall. This mix includes the following heirloom flower seeds that will reseed year after year:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAnnual Baby's Breath\u003cbr\u003eBishop's Flower, Blanketflower\u003cbr\u003eChina Aster\u003cbr\u003eClarkia\u003cbr\u003eCosmos\u003cbr\u003eEnglish Wallflower\u003cbr\u003eGloriosa Daisy\u003cbr\u003eIceland Poppy\u003cbr\u003eLance-Leaved Coreopsi\u003cbr\u003eMexican Hat\u003cbr\u003ePainted Daisy\u003cbr\u003ePerennial Lupine\u003cbr\u003ePlains Coreopsis\u003cbr\u003ePurple Coneflower\u003cbr\u003eRocket Larkspur\u003cbr\u003eShasta Daisy\u003cbr\u003eSulphur Cosmos\u003cbr\u003eSweet William Pinks\u003cbr\u003eSpurred Snapdraon\u003cbr\u003eWe offer flat rate combined shipping on all orders, no limit on the amount or type of seed packets.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBest for zone 4-9 these seeds can be planted from in fall before your first hard freeze to spring after your last frost, as long as your soil is not covered in snow and workable. If sowing in late winter\/early spring it's best to wait until after your last frost. Work enriched garden soil 6\" deep and spread via a shaker where you can mix your packet of seeds with two cups of dry sand or four cups of peat before spreading (this prevents clumping your flowers together). Depending on if you want a dense floral look 2000 seeds will cover 100 square feet, or if you want a breezy country meadow look they will spread to 1000 square feet. These require light to germinate so spread and cover with a light dusting of peat to keep the birds away, or you can use a light covering of straw. Another enemy of flower seeds are ants, so if you are not opposed treat your seed area with some ant bait before seeding so they don't take some of your seeds for a winter snack.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the fall you can let your flowers dry on the stem and they will self seed year after year.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"New Hill Farms","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40377884213414,"sku":"695510053174","price":3.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0414\/7707\/9206\/products\/il_fullxfull.2596286069_kqbv.jpg?v=1623776173"},{"product_id":"300-danish-flag-poppy-flower-seeds-for-fall-and-spring-plantings","title":"300 Danish Flag Poppy Flower Seeds","description":"Up for sale is one pack of 300 Danish Flag Poppy seeds. Perfect for spring time blooms these poppy seeds create striking white and red bloom on 32\" stems.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe offer .99 cents combined shipping on all orders, no limit on the amount or type of seed packets.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCULTURE\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSoil temperature: 55 - 60 degrees fahrenheit\u003cbr\u003eGermination lighting: Light required\u003cbr\u003eGermination days: 20 -2 8 days\u003cbr\u003ePlant spread: 6 - 10 inches\u003cbr\u003ePlant height: 32''\u003cbr\u003ePlant type: Annual\u003cbr\u003eMaturation days: 55 days\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHow to Sow Poppy Seeds:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBest Way (Fall\/Winter): In late fall loosen enriched garden soil down to a 6\" depth. For zones 3-7 it's best to direct seed into your garden after your first freeze in the fall. For zones 8-9, or mild zones like California, you will get better results if you cold treat your seeds (see below) sow them during the winter. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese poppy seeds are very small so we use the shaker method where you mix your seeds with peat or sand to spread the seeds evenly in your sowing area. We then we top with a fine dusting of peat or sand as they need light to germinate. The poppies will germinate over winter and pop up in very early spring (see the last picture which a young fall sown poppy taken the following April in zone 7).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou can transplant winter sown poppies in the spring. We wait until they are about 3\" in diameter and then transplant their root ball if we are expecting mild weather for a few days. Usually they will suffer a bit but will pull through. Be sure and thin or transplant to around 12\".\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOk Way (Spring): If you are buying your seeds in late winter or early spring, first try a germination test with 4-5 of your seeds. Place them in a moist paper towel, and then place in a sealed baggie, and put in a window where the temp is at least 65 degrees. If they are ready they will germinate in 4-5 days by sending a fine root hair from the seed. If they germinate you can direct sow them after your last frost using the shaker method. If you are in zones 8-9 where you get a hot summer you need to sow your poppy seeds by March 15th\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf they don't germinate they will have to be cold treated. Place your packet of seeds into a mix of 1\/4 cup fine peat (or a mix of peat and coarse sand) and 1 tablespoon of water. You want your mix moist but not soggy. Place the mix in a sealed baggie, inside a sealed container, inside your refrigerator (not your freezer) for 60 days. Check after 30 days to see if you need to add more water as you don't want the mix to dry out. What this does is trick the poppy seed into thinking it has gone through a full cold winter. After 60 days you can take your seeds out and let them dry overnight and then use the shaker method. You can plant the poppies in the late winter or spring, after the 60 day cold treatment, as long as your ground is workable and it's past your last frost date. As always we give them a light dusting with peat so as to disguise them from birds.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen poppies germinate in spring they send up a stalk that looks like a very fine blade of grass. This stalk grows to about 1\"-2\" before it grows it's first leaf set. Once your poppies are around 2\" tall it's time to thin them out. Don't try to transplant as they won't make it. The risk on spring planted poppies is if they germinate and you get a crazy heat wave there is a chance they won't make it. The race in the spring is to try and get the poppy to establish it's root system before the summer heat arrives. A bit easier in zones 3-6 but a more difficult thing for zones 7-9.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBad Way (Summer): Unless you live in southern California or Hawaii do not try to sow poppy seeds in the Summer. They will germinate but the heat will kill them before they can develop.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWorst Way: We do not recommend starting in pots as poppies disliked being transplanted, but if you want to try use a compostable 4\" peat pot and do not remove the plant from the pot when transplanting in the spring. They will probably not mature correctly and have a small chance of flowering\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDuring the summer dead head any spent flowers but at the end of the growing season you can let the flower head form into seed pods where you can collect seeds in late fall, but note that if you have multiple varieties of poppies in your garden they will cross pollinate and you will end up with some different colors.","brand":"New Hill Farms","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40377884344486,"sku":"695510053617","price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0414\/7707\/9206\/products\/il_fullxfull.2365196372_c8fz.jpg?v=1623776177"},{"product_id":"100-le-france-pink-french-carnation-seeds-for-spring-plantings","title":"100 Le France Pink French Carnation Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003eUp for sale is one pack of 100 Le France Pink French Carnation seeds. Perfect for summer blooms these flowers are double petaled flowers that create large 3\" blooms in a very soft pastel pink. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrench Carnations are Chabaud and Grenadin varieties that are similar to traditional carnations but they have double fringed petaled blooms that give them a fuller appearance. The Le France carnation is from the Chabaud series.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe offer flat rate combined shipping on all orders, no limit on the amount or type of seed packets. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCULTURE\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSoil temperature: 70 degrees fahrenheit\u003cbr\u003eGermination lighting: Light required\u003cbr\u003eDepth: 1\/8\"\u003cbr\u003eGermination days: 12 days\u003cbr\u003ePlant spread: 20\"\u003cbr\u003ePlant height: 24''\u003cbr\u003ePlant type: Tender Perennial\u003cbr\u003eMaturation days: 120 days\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTreat as a tender perennial in mild zones and as an annual in areas that get a hard freeze in winter. In spring loosen enriched garden soil to a fine consistency down to a 6\" depth. Carnations prefer a higher PH in the 6.5 to 7 range, but will also grow in PH levels down to 6. Carnations dislike soggy conditions so place in them in a raised garden bed. It's best to start carnations in pots 8 weeks before your last frost as they take some time to mature enough to create flowers and dislike hot summer weather. They require light to germinate so sow on the surface and very lightly dust with sand, vermiculite, or peat. While young keep plants cool and once they are 6\" tall pinch out the center to encourage bushy growth. Transplant to the garden after you last frost. In mild zones you can direct seed in the garden in spring but it is possible they will not have flowers their first year. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOnce in the garden, and they get over developed and start to show decline, divide and transplant.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"New Hill Farms","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40377884508326,"sku":"695510054461","price":3.29,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0414\/7707\/9206\/products\/il_fullxfull.2719155976_7c6c.jpg?v=1623776190"},{"product_id":"25-royal-lavender-sweet-pea-flower-seeds-for-fall-plantings","title":"25 Royal Lavender Sweet Pea Flower Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUp for sale is one pack of 25 Royal Lavender Sweet Pea Seeds - Lathyrus odoratus. Perfect for summer blooms these SweetPea create large light purple flowers on 60\" stems. Royal variety Sweet Peas are very hardy in the garden and also make a great cut flower with a long vase life. Unlike other Sweet Peas the Royal varieties create flowers on a very long stem more suitable for using as cut flowers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe offer flat rate combined shipping on all orders, no limit on the amount or type of seed packets.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCULTURE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoil temperature: 55-65 degrees fahrenheit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGermination lighting: Dark\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGermination days: 10-21 days\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeeks indoor: 4-5 Weeks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeed Depth: 1\/2\" inch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeed Spacing: 6 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant spread: 6 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant height: 60\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant type: Annual\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaturation days: 90 days\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSweet Peas are best direct sown into your garden soil in spring after your last frost\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. In later winter they can also be started in 4\" pots 4 to 6 weeks before your last frost and then transplanted after the frost threat passes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt's best to nick the seed coat before sowing with a small knife, or fingernail clipper, as they have a very tough seed coating. Another method is to soak them for 24 hours, but we have found the nicking method to work best. When picking your garden spot they don't like soggy roots so pick a spot with high ground. A good alternative would be to build your bed up slightly higher than normal. When the summer heat starts be sure and water frequently. Sweet pea are proficient bloomers and once you see the first buds form it is time to reapply compost with added bone meal to the base of the plants. The last picture in the listing is a 30 day old sweet pea seedling.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt's best to nick the seed coat before sowing with a small knife, or fingernail clipper, as they have a very tough seed coating. Another method is to soak them for 24 hours, but we have found the nicking method to work best. When picking your garden spot they don't like soggy roots so pick a spot with high ground. A good alternative would be to build your bed up slightly higher than normal. When the summer heat starts be sure and water frequently. Sweet pea are proficient bloomers and once you see the first buds form it is time to reapply compost with added bone meal to the base of the plants. The last picture in the listing is a 30 day old sweet pea seedling.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"New Hill Farms","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40377884573862,"sku":"695510053457","price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0414\/7707\/9206\/products\/lavendersweetpea.jpg?v=1675004466"},{"product_id":"50-pacific-apricot-statice-flower-seeds-for-spring-plantings","title":"50 Apricot Statice Flower Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003eUp for sale is one pack of 50 Apricot Statice Flower Seeds. Perfect for summer blooms these flowers create medium apricot colored flowers on 30\" stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePLEASE NOTE:  Statice requires a cool period to germinate and will not germinate if direct sown in late spring or summer warm weather.  Please read the instructions below before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe supply of statice seeds has become very erratic and sources of our seeds vary from Hipster, Seeker, Forever, and QIS.  The Pacific brand is no longer available. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe offer flat rate combined shipping on all orders, no limit on the amount or type of seed packets.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCULTURE\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSoil temperature: 70-75 degrees Fahrenheit\u003cbr\u003eGermination lighting: Dark\u003cbr\u003eDepth: 1\/4\"\u003cbr\u003eGermination days: 10-21 days\u003cbr\u003ePlant spread: 20\"\u003cbr\u003ePlant height: 30''\u003cbr\u003ePlant type: Annual\u003cbr\u003eMaturation days: 90 days\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBest started about 10 weeks before your last frost Statice are garden staples for zones 3-10. Press into your potting material and lightly cover with peat. Keep moist, but not soaking wet, until germination. Statice can be a bit challenging to germinate as it wants an extended amount of time in consistently cool, but not cold weather. Statice will not germinate in warm weather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere in zone 7 Statice it is challenging to germinate outdoors due to wild fluctuations in our spring time weather.  We start ours in an area inside our house where the temperature stays under 70 degrees in late winter. Seeds are placed on a growing medium of half peat and half compost and pressed into the soil. We then lightly dust with sand or vermiculite as the seeds need light to germinate. Be sure to surround the seed with the sand\/vermiculite but not completely cover it. We then cover the seeding trays, or pots, with plastic wrap and place under some artificial light that is only one inch from the seeds.  Be advised Statice can take up to 30 days to germinate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith all trays or pots we always water from the bottom to encourage root growth. Once seeds sprout remove the plastic wrap and keep your seedlings close to your light source.  Do not let your soil dry out and keep watering from the bottom.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDuring this growth period it is important to keep your seedlings cool. If you let them get warm they will die off.   Continue to water from the bottom and once seeds develop their first set of true leaves (the second leaf set) you can add a very mild water-soluble fertilizer (1\/4 strength Miracle Grow) to their water. Keep adjusting your light source so it stays one inch from the tops of your seedlings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"New Hill Farms","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40377884770470,"sku":"695510054614","price":3.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0414\/7707\/9206\/files\/apricotstatice.jpg?v=1772636227"},{"product_id":"200-mckana-giants-mix-columbine-flower-seeds-for-spring-plantings","title":"200 McKana Giants Mix Columbine Flower Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003eUp for sale is one pack of 200 McKana Giants Mix Columbine flower seeds. Striking flowers that encompass colors from pinks and purples to reds and yellows. Perfect for zones 3-9 these hardy perennials are a garden favorite that return year after year.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe offer flat rate combined shipping on all orders, no limit on the amount or type of seed packets. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCULTURE\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSoil temperature: 70 degrees fahrenheit\u003cbr\u003eGermination lighting: Light\u003cbr\u003eGermination days: 14 days\u003cbr\u003eWeeks indoor: 10 Weeks\u003cbr\u003eSeed Depth: 1\/16\"\u003cbr\u003eSeed Spacing: 20 inches\u003cbr\u003ePlant spread: 18 inches\u003cbr\u003ePlant height: 24-36\"\u003cbr\u003ePlant type: Perennial\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore sowing we recommend you cold treat your seeds for 30 days.  Mix you seed packet with 1 tbs of fine sand and 1 tsp of water in a baggie and store in your fridge (not your freezer) for 30 days before sowing.  After the cold treatment let your seed mix dry out and then sow on the surface of your potting mix and expose to light.  We like to start columbine in pots and then transplant into our garden in early fall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can also direct seed these in spring after your last frost.  They prefer sunlight to germinate so till enriched garden soil 6\" deep and scatter you seeds on the surface.  Cover thinly with sand or vermiculite, or in the garden a very light dusting of peat.  They do not like late day heat so here in zone 7 we plant them where they get afternoon shade.  Those in mild climates should plant in full sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll columbine are slow growing perennials and usually start to flower in their second year.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"New Hill Farms","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40377884999846,"sku":"695510053099","price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0414\/7707\/9206\/products\/il_fullxfull.2493579877_nzw2.jpg?v=1623776174"},{"product_id":"50-double-dutch-rose-cosmos-flower-seeds-for-spring-plantings","title":"50 Double Dutch Rose Cosmos Flower Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003eUp for sale is one pack of 50 Double Dutch Rose Cosmos flower seeds. These flowers bloom on 36\" stems with flowers that have fully double flowers in a dark rose color.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe offer combined flat rate shipping on all orders, no limit on the amount or type of seed packets.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCULTURE\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSoil temperature: 65 - 70 degrees fahrenheit\u003cbr\u003eGermination lighting: Dark\u003cbr\u003eGermination days: 10-20 days\u003cbr\u003eWeeks indoor: 6 weeks\u003cbr\u003eSeed Depth: 1\/4\" \u003cbr\u003eSeed Spacing: N\/A\"\u003cbr\u003ePlant spread: 6\"\u003cbr\u003ePlant height: 36''\u003cbr\u003ePlant type: Annual\u003cbr\u003eMaturation days: 60 days\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA staple for zones 1-12 Cosmos are some of the easiest spring seeds to sow and will tolerate some light shade. You can start 6 weeks early in pots but we find they do best if direct sown in the garden in the spring after your last frost. In the spring work your garden soil 6\" deep and scatter seeds lightly (one packet will cover around 30 square feet) and cover lightly with peat or compost. \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWe do not recommend you pinch this shorter variety of cosmos, but dead heading any spent flowers will help the plant produce more flowers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCosmos makes a great cut flower which usually lasts about 7 days in the vase.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"New Hill Farms","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40377885163686,"sku":"695510053952","price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0414\/7707\/9206\/products\/il_fullxfull.2678448895_p29b.jpg?v=1623776181"},{"product_id":"1000-excelsior-foxglove-flower-seeds-for-fall-plantings","title":"1000 Excelsior Foxglove Flower Seeds","description":"Up for sale is one pack of 1000 (approximately .5 gram) of Excelsior Foxglove seed. 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These seeds are very tiny so you can direct seed them in your garden using the shaker method \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe best way we find to grow Foxglove is to sow these directly in your garden from late summer until at least two weeks before your first frost in early fall. Foxglove will not germinate when temps are 60 or below and need several days of temps in the 70's to germinate.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWork enriched garden soil 6\" deep and scatter your seeds and then top with a very light dusting of compost or peat. One of the biggest mistakes made with Foxglove sowing the seeds too deep as they need light to germinate. 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Bee balm dislike extremely hot weather so if in zones 7-9 you should plant where you get afternoon shade.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou can direct seed these but due to their slow growth rate they tend to get overwhelmed by other garden plants and weeds. Bee Balm does take a mature plant to flower, and at times you will not get flowers your first year.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"New Hill Farms","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40377885982886,"sku":"695510053419","price":3.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0414\/7707\/9206\/products\/il_fullxfull.2476585396_9ed2.jpg?v=1623776218"},{"product_id":"25-procut-gold-lite-sunflower-seeds","title":"25 Procut Gold Lite Sunflower Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003eUp for sale is one pack of 25 ProCut Gold Lite Sunflower seeds. These sunflowers are single stem and pollenless and make large 6\" flower head with bright yellow petals that transitions to a bright green center. Perfect for arrangements and very unique. They can grow a maximum to 60\" but in our test garden all of our Procut sunflowers grow to about 36\".\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe offer flat rate combined shipping on all orders, no limit on the amount or type of seed packets.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCULTURE\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSoil temperature: 70 - 75 degrees fahrenheit\u003cbr\u003eGermination lighting: Dark required\u003cbr\u003eGermination days: 4 - 8 days\u003cbr\u003eGrow on temperature day: 55 - 60 degrees fahrenheit\u003cbr\u003ePlant spread: 6 - 12 inches\u003cbr\u003ePlant height: Max 60''\u003cbr\u003ePlant type: annual\u003cbr\u003eMaturation days: 50 days\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLoosen enriched garden soil down to a 6\" depth. When soil is consistently 70 degrees (for zone 6-7 usually June 1st) plant seed 1\/2\" deep and a minimum of 6\" apart. These are low maintenance and require nothing else other than weekly watering. Don't pinch like branching sunflowers as they are single stem. You can sow these sunflowers through late summer. 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You can start 6 weeks early in pots but we find they do best if direct sown in the garden in the spring after your last frost. In the spring work your garden soil 6\" deep and scatter seeds lightly (one packet will cover around 30 square feet) and cover lightly with peat or compost. \u003cspan\u003eWe do not recommend you pinch this shorter variety of cosmos, but dead heading any spent flowers will help the plant produce more flowers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCosmos makes a great cut flower which usually lasts about 7 days in the vase.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"New Hill Farms","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40377887850662,"sku":"695510053969","price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0414\/7707\/9206\/products\/il_fullxfull.2678451339_ko0h.jpg?v=1623776200"},{"product_id":"300-salmon-double-peony-poppy-flower-seeds-for-fall-plantings","title":"500 Salmon Double Peony Poppy Flower Seeds","description":"Up for sale is one pack of 500 Salmon Double Peony Poppy seeds (Papaver Paeoniflorum). Perfect for spring time blooms these poppy seeds are fully double petaled flowers that create large 4\" peony type blooms on 32\" stems. These poppies are a bit different in that the bloom starts a deep salmon color and then as the flower ages the tips will turn a lighter salmon (see the second picture).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe offer flat rate combined shipping on all orders, no limit on the amount or type of seed packets.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCULTURE\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSoil temperature: 55 - 60 degrees fahrenheit\u003cbr\u003eGermination lighting: Light required\u003cbr\u003eGermination days: 20 -2 8 days\u003cbr\u003ePlant spread: 6 - 10 inches\u003cbr\u003ePlant height: 32''\u003cbr\u003ePlant type: Annual\u003cbr\u003eMaturation days: 55 days\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHow to Sow Poppy Seeds:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBest Way (Fall\/Winter): In late fall loosen enriched garden soil down to a 6\" depth. For zones 3-7 it's best to direct seed into your garden after your first freeze in the fall. For zones 8-9, or mild zones like California, you will get better results if you cold treat your seeds (see below) sow them during the winter. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese poppy seeds are very small so we use the shaker method where you mix your seeds with peat or sand to spread the seeds evenly in your sowing area. We then we top with a fine dusting of peat or sand as they need light to germinate. The poppies will germinate over winter and pop up in very early spring (see the last picture which a young fall sown poppy taken the following April in zone 7).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou can transplant winter sown poppies in the spring. We wait until they are about 3\" in diameter and then transplant their root ball if we are expecting mild weather for a few days. Usually they will suffer a bit but will pull through. Be sure and thin or transplant to around 12\".\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOk Way (Spring): If you are buying your seeds in late winter or early spring, first try a germination test with 4-5 of your seeds. Place them in a moist paper towel, and then place in a sealed baggie, and put in a window where the temp is at least 65 degrees. If they are ready they will germinate in 4-5 days by sending a fine root hair from the seed. If they germinate you can direct sow them after your last frost using the shaker method. If you are in zones 8-9 where you get a hot summer you need to sow your poppy seeds by March 15th.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf they don't germinate they will have to be cold treated. Place your packet of seeds into a mix of 1\/4 cup fine peat (or a mix of peat and coarse sand) and 1 tablespoon of water. You want your mix moist but not soggy. Place the mix in a sealed baggie, inside a sealed container, inside your refrigerator (not your freezer) for 60 days. Check after 30 days to see if you need to add more water as you don't want the mix to dry out. What this does is trick the poppy seed into thinking it has gone through a full cold winter. After 60 days you can take your seeds out and let them dry overnight and then use the shaker method. You can plant the poppies in the late winter or spring, after the 60 day cold treatment, as long as your ground is workable and it's past your last frost date. As always we give them a light dusting with peat so as to disguise them from birds.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen poppies germinate in spring they send up a stalk that looks like a very fine blade of grass. This stalk grows to about 1\"-2\" before it grows it's first leaf set. Once your poppies are around 2\" tall it's time to thin them out. Don't try to transplant as they won't make it. The risk on spring planted poppies is if they germinate and you get a crazy heat wave there is a chance they won't make it. The race in the spring is to try and get the poppy to establish it's root system before the summer heat arrives. A bit easier in zones 3-6 but a more difficult thing for zones 7-9.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBad Way (Summer): Unless you live in southern California or Hawaii do not try to sow poppy seeds in the Summer. They will germinate but the heat will kill them before they can develop.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWorst Way: We do not recommend starting in pots as poppies disliked being transplanted, but if you want to try use a compostable 4\" peat pot and do not remove the plant from the pot when transplanting in the spring. They will probably not mature correctly and have a small chance of flowering\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDuring the summer dead head any spent flowers but at the end of the growing season you can let the flower head form into seed pods where you can collect seeds in late fall, but note that if you have multiple varieties of poppies in your garden they will cross pollinate and you will end up with some different colors.","brand":"New Hill Farms","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40377888014502,"sku":"695510053747","price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0414\/7707\/9206\/products\/il_fullxfull.2760161140_lcdg.jpg?v=1623776205"}],"url":"https:\/\/newhillfarms.com\/collections\/all-seeds\/flower-seed-mixes.oembed","provider":"New Hill Farms","version":"1.0","type":"link"}