CYBEXIS Apricotta' Cosmos Seeds, Award Winning Pink Blooms Seed  (1 g)

PLANTING INSTRUCTIONS Directly sow the seeds in full sun in spring in loose soil at a depth of 4-5 mm. It is best to pre-water the soil before sowing so as not to disturb the seeds after sowing. Seeds will start germinating in 20 to 30 days in ideal growing conditions. GROWING REQUIREMENTS PESTS Watch out for aphids, leaf spotting, moulds and snails while growing cosmos bright lights. Practice optimum watering and use organic neem oil to address these issues. SOIL Cosmos bright light seeds will perform best in well-draining soil rich in organic matter. SPOT Full sun is ideal to grow cosmos blooms. TEMPERATURE Optimal soil temperature for germination of cosmos bright light seeds ranges between 21 to 25 ℃. WATERING Keep the soil lightly moist until seedlings have established. Mulching will help maintain optimum soil moisture and keep weeds in check. HOW TO HARVEST Pinch off mature flowers to promote continuous blooms on the plant. Deadheading will also lengthen the bloom season. Cosmos bright lights make for an ideal choice for raised beds, borders, containers and cutting gardens. Snip the blooms with branching stems and use in cut flower arrangements.