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Learn how to grow echinacea from seed with this guide. I'll show you how to sow your seeds and care for your plants as they grow.
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Echinacea seeds
Echinacea seeds are fairly large, with a light brown, papery covering.
cold stratify before planting
To cold-stratify your seeds, put the packet in the refrigerator for one to four weeks before sowing.
When to start seeds
You can start Echinacea seeds almost any time of year, but remember that these plants take about two years to grow to mature size and start flowering.
Planting indoors
Plant the seeds ⅛ inch deep and cover them with soil. Also, cover the tray to retain moisture and create darkness until the seeds sprout in 10 to 20 days.
Planting outdoors
Choose a garden site with full sun exposure and well-draining soil.
Echinacea care
Most Echinacea plants do not require staking, and these species are generally low maintenance, needing little fertilizer and care once they are growing in the right spot.
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