Nigella Seeds - Love in a Mist

Minimum Seeds per Packet: 250

Packet Weight: 1g

Planting Season: After Last Frost

Sowing Method: Direct Seed

Seed Depth: 1/4”

Direct Seed Spacing: 3-4"

Soil Temperature: 65-80℉

Days to Sprout: 10-15

Mature Spacing: 6-8"

Sun Requirement: Full Sun

Frost Tolerance: Frost Sensitive

Days to Harvest: 90-100

Production Cycle: Annual

When to Seed Nigella

This annual flower should be transplanted or direct seeded into the garden once all danger of frost has passed. 

Where to Plant Nigella

This flower will need full sun and will prefer loose, well-draining soil, however, it is not super picky about its growing conditions. 

Growing Nigella

Sow seeds ¼ inch deep and three to four inches apart. Seed to soil contact is especially important for successful growth of this flower. Be sure to gently pat down the soil around the seed after planting. Once mature, thin to six to eight inches apart. This is a pretty low-maintenance crop, but regularly deadheading will result in more flowers.  

Harvesting Nigella

Stems can be harvested for cut flowers - either while in flowering stage or its attractive seed pod stage - using sharp shears. Stunning in fresh or dried bouquets!

Seed Saving

Nigella seeds are easy to collect from dried, open pods. Store in a cool, dry place for longest seed viability.