Stock, Katz Ruby, Matthiola incana - 50 seeds avg
Large, fragrant ruby-red blooms that run along a strong stem. Excellent cut flowers. Single stem per plant.
Planting Tips:
- A cool-season hardy annual that prefers full sun.
- Transplanting is recommended.
- Start seeds indoors 2-4 weeks before planting date.
- Prefers cool conditions during germination (below 70 degrees).
- Lightly cover seeds with soil.
- Allow 5-14 days to germinate.
- Space plants 4-6” apart in the garden.
- Grows to 24-32” tall. Do not pinch.
- 90-100 days to bloom.
- Winter hardy to zone 8.
Harvesting Tips:
- Make the cut at the base of the stem. Harvest when around half the flowers have opened.
- Stock is a single-stem plant and does not re-bloom.