Planting Instructions
Courses for seeds purchased from the Cluckinfunfarm Garden - click below for instructions
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Wildflower seeds: Partial Shade
SOW & GROW
Sow your seed in soil approximately 12 - 18” apart. Each seed can grow 40” high and 6 wide. Direct sow outdoors when the weather is warm and past the area frost date. Do not cover with soil - pat gently in place. Do not use mulch or plant in clay or rocky soils or they will not grow
Plant in an area of partial sunlight. Water daily - seeds will germinate in 7 - 20 days.
Grow the seeds in partial sunlight. It likes high temperatures with just enough water to not dry out.
SOW & GROW
Sow your seed in soil approximately 12 - 18” apart. Each seed can grow 40” high and 6 wide. Direct sow outdoors when the weather is warm and past the area frost date. Do not cover with soil - pat gently in place. Do not use mulch or plant in clay or rocky soils or they will not grow
Plant in an area of partial sunlight. Water daily - seeds will germinate in 7 - 20 days.
Grow the seeds in partial sunlight. It likes high temperatures with just enough water to not dry out.
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Wildflower seeds: Full Sun
SOW & GROW
Sow your seed in soil approximately 12 - 18” apart. Each seed can grow 40” high and 6 wide. Direct sow outdoors when the weather is warm and past the area frost date. Do not cover with soil - pat gently in place. Do not use mulch or plant in clay or rocky soils or they will not grow
Plant in an area with full sun. Water daily - seeds will germinate in 7 - 20 days.
Grow the seeds in partial sunlight. It likes high temperatures with just enough water to not dry out.
SOW & GROW
Sow your seed in soil approximately 12 - 18” apart. Each seed can grow 40” high and 6 wide. Direct sow outdoors when the weather is warm and past the area frost date. Do not cover with soil - pat gently in place. Do not use mulch or plant in clay or rocky soils or they will not grow
Plant in an area with full sun. Water daily - seeds will germinate in 7 - 20 days.
Grow the seeds in partial sunlight. It likes high temperatures with just enough water to not dry out.
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Mexican Sunflower seeds
SOW & GROW
Sow your seed in soil approximately 12 - 18” apart. Each seed can grow 40” high and 6 wide. Direct sow outdoors when the weather is warm and past the area frost date. Do not cover with soil - pat gently in place. Do not use mulch or plant in clay or rocky soils or they will not grow
Plant in an area of full sun. Water daily - seeds will germinate in 7 - 20 days.
Grow the seeds in partial sunlight. It likes high temperatures with just enough water to not dry out.
SOW & GROW
Sow your seed in soil approximately 12 - 18” apart. Each seed can grow 40” high and 6 wide. Direct sow outdoors when the weather is warm and past the area frost date. Do not cover with soil - pat gently in place. Do not use mulch or plant in clay or rocky soils or they will not grow
Plant in an area of full sun. Water daily - seeds will germinate in 7 - 20 days.
Grow the seeds in partial sunlight. It likes high temperatures with just enough water to not dry out.
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Hydrangea seeds
Cold stratify seeds before planting. Soak in warm water before planting. Use a seed starting mix. Direct sow outdoors when the weather is warm. Do not cover with soil - pat gently in place. Plant in an area of indirect sun. Water daily - seeds will germinate in 7 - 20 days. Be patient - the plant can take 1-2 years to reach full bloom.
Cold stratify seeds before planting. Soak in warm water before planting. Use a seed starting mix. Direct sow outdoors when the weather is warm. Do not cover with soil - pat gently in place. Plant in an area of indirect sun. Water daily - seeds will germinate in 7 - 20 days. Be patient - the plant can take 1-2 years to reach full bloom.
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Hibiscus seeds
Seeds need to be cold stratified before use. After stratification, nick the hard coating or “scarify” before planting. Soaking the seeds in warm water for a few hours afterward will enhance germination. Sow 1/4” - 1/2” deep. Plant in an area of full sun or under grow lights. Keep soil moist but well draining. Seeds will germinate in 14 - 30 days.
Seeds need to be cold stratified before use. After stratification, nick the hard coating or “scarify” before planting. Soaking the seeds in warm water for a few hours afterward will enhance germination. Sow 1/4” - 1/2” deep. Plant in an area of full sun or under grow lights. Keep soil moist but well draining. Seeds will germinate in 14 - 30 days.
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Gladiolus bulbs
Gladiolus bulbs are simple to manage in your home. Using a clear vase, place the bulb on a foundation to raise within the glass, this can be a small insert or rocks. Pour luke warm water upto the bottom of the bulb - barely touching the bulb. Put the vase in indirect sunlight and that is it! Keep water levels constant and watch it grow!
Gladiolus bulbs are simple to manage in your home. Using a clear vase, place the bulb on a foundation to raise within the glass, this can be a small insert or rocks. Pour luke warm water upto the bottom of the bulb - barely touching the bulb. Put the vase in indirect sunlight and that is it! Keep water levels constant and watch it grow!
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Daisy or Carnation Seeds
English or Cape Daisies, Carnations: Sow on open ground covered with ¼ soil, after region frost date. Easy to grow. If grown inside, remember to harden off for a few days before transplanting outside.
English or Cape Daisies, Carnations: Sow on open ground covered with ¼ soil, after region frost date. Easy to grow. If grown inside, remember to harden off for a few days before transplanting outside.
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Sunflower seeds
Sunflowers like well drained soil, compost and sun. Sow them outdoors at a depth of 1/4” and water daily. Easy to grow. This mix will grow upto 8ft tall and product 4-6” blooms.
Sunflowers like well drained soil, compost and sun. Sow them outdoors at a depth of 1/4” and water daily. Easy to grow. This mix will grow upto 8ft tall and product 4-6” blooms.
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Summer Squash Seeds
Sow in warm soil, after regional frost date. Sow seeds 36” apart and cover lightly with soil. Water daily. Seedlings will grow in 10-14 days, Fruit will be ready to harvest in 50 days.
Sow in warm soil, after regional frost date. Sow seeds 36” apart and cover lightly with soil. Water daily. Seedlings will grow in 10-14 days, Fruit will be ready to harvest in 50 days.
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Cantalouple Seeds
Sow in warm soil, after regional frost date. Sow seeds 36” apart and cover lightly with soil. Water daily. Seedlings will grow in 7-14 days, Fruit will be ready to harvest in 80 days.
Sow in warm soil, after regional frost date. Sow seeds 36” apart and cover lightly with soil. Water daily. Seedlings will grow in 7-14 days, Fruit will be ready to harvest in 80 days.
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Watermelon Seeds
Sow in warm soil, after regional frost date. Sow seeds 3” apart and cover lightly with soil. Water daily. Seedlings will grow in 7-10 days, Fruit will be ready to harvest in 90-104 days.
Sow in warm soil, after regional frost date. Sow seeds 3” apart and cover lightly with soil. Water daily. Seedlings will grow in 7-10 days, Fruit will be ready to harvest in 90-104 days.
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Winter Squash seeds
Sow in warm soil, after regional frost date. Sow seeds 36” apart and cover lightly with soil. Water daily. Seedlings will grow in 10-14 days, Fruit will be ready to harvest in 75 days.
Sow in warm soil, after regional frost date. Sow seeds 36” apart and cover lightly with soil. Water daily. Seedlings will grow in 10-14 days, Fruit will be ready to harvest in 75 days.
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Pumpkin Seeds
Sow in warm soil, after regional frost date. Sow seeds 36” apart and cover lightly with soil. Water daily. Seedlings will grow in 7-14 days, Fruit will be ready to harvest in 120 days.
Sow in warm soil, after regional frost date. Sow seeds 36” apart and cover lightly with soil. Water daily. Seedlings will grow in 7-14 days, Fruit will be ready to harvest in 120 days.