Centaurea CORN FLOWER Edible Flower Seeds - Apnaugao
Centaurea CORN FLOWER Edible Flower Seeds - Apnaugao
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Centaurea CORN FLOWER Edible Flower Seeds

Regular price Rs.1,500.00
Sale price Rs.1,500.00 Regular price Rs.2,500.00
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Quantity: Aprrox: 10 gram Seeds β“˜
Seeds quantity may vary β€” could be more or less than stated. Open carefully to avoid losing seeds. Store away from direct sunlight and moisture until ready to plant.
Edible Flower Harvest Tip
For culinary use, harvest petals only β€” remove the white base of each petal which can be bitter. Use only plants grown without pesticides or chemical fertilizers.

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Centaurea CORN FLOWER Edible Flower Seeds - Apnaugao

Centaurea CORN FLOWER Edible Flower Seeds

Regular price Rs.1,500.00
Sale price Rs.1,500.00 Regular price Rs.2,500.00
Unit price

Centaurea CORN FLOWER Edible Flower Seeds

Grow Centaurea Cornflower Edible β€” the classic heirloom blue cornflower (Centaurea cyanus) cultivated for both garden beauty and culinary use. Vivid blue to purple petals with a mildly sweet, slightly spicy flavour β€” a favourite garnish for salads, wedding cakes, cocktails, and desserts in gourmet kitchens. Self-seeding, frost hardy, drought tolerant, and a top pollinator plant. All non-GMO and pesticide-free.

Features

Planting SeasonWinter,Spring
Plant Life CycleAnnual
Gowth HabitUpright, Branching
Bloom SeasonWinter, Spring
Cultivar TypeHeirloom
Growing ConditionsCold Tolerant, Frost Hardy, Drought Tolerant, Outdoor
Climatic ZoneSub-Humid, Semi-Arid, Highland
Harvest AdvantagesCut-and-Come-Again, Pollinator Attractor, Self-Seeding
Planting in PlainsSeptember–November
Planting on HillsidesMarch–May

Direct sow 1/4 inch deep in well-drained soil in full sun. Cornflowers dislike transplanting β€” sow where they will grow.

Planting SeasonWinter,Spring
Sowing MethodDirect Sow
Planting Depth1/4 Inch (6 mm)
Plant Spacing10–12 Inches
Water RequirementModerate
Flavour Profile Sweet, Aromatic, Bland
Days to Maturity60–85 Days
Plant Height18–30 Inches (45–75 cm)

How To Grow

Direct sow Centaurea Cornflower Edible seeds where they will grow β€” cornflowers dislike transplanting due to a taproot. Sow 1/4 inch deep in well-drained, fertile soil. Keep moist at 15–20Β°C for 7–14 days until germination. Thin seedlings to 10–12 inches apart. The brilliant blue to purple petals are mildly sweet and slightly spicy β€” perfect for salads, cake decoration, cocktails, and garnishes. Pick petals individually, not whole flower heads.