Love-in-a-mist Seeds
Nigella damascena
How to grow Love-in-a-mist from seed — sowing depth, method, germination and the best season to sow.
Sowing at a glance
- Difficulty: beginner
- Sowing depth: 3 mm
- Method: Direct sow where it is to grow
- Germination: 10-15 days
- Best sown in: autumn, spring
- Seed storage life: 2 years
- Packet: approx. 100 seeds
When to sow by region
| Region | Sow in |
|---|---|
| sydney | autumn, spring |
| melbourne | autumn, spring |
| brisbane | autumn |
| perth | autumn |
| canberra | autumn, spring |
| adelaide | autumn, spring |
Sowing steps
- No special pre-treatment needed — sow fresh, viable seed.
- Prepare a weed-free, finely raked bed where the plants are to grow.
- Sow about 3 mm deep and water in gently.
- Keep evenly moist and warm; expect germination in 10-15 days.