Phacelia, 'Bee's Friend' (2024)

Growing Info

SOWING:

Sow indoors 4 weeks before your last frost.

Transplant out after last frost or after your last hard frost.

Direct seed in early Spring (we direct seed).

Note: Cold hardy to light frosts. Will reseed abundantly.

PLANTING DEPTH:

1/4"

SPACING:

8-12" between plants in rows 8-10" apart.

EMERGENCE:

10-20 days @ soil temp 55-65F

LIGHT:

Full sun to part shade

FERTILITY:

Average. Grow in all soils including low moisture and poor soils although well-drained and evenly moist soil is preferred.

ADDITIONAL NOTES:

While not absolutely necessary, these benefit from support to keep them upright and tidy.

Attracts pollinators in droves!

Harvest flowers when just opening and expect a vase life of 7-10 days.

Phacelia, 'Bee's Friend' (2024)
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