Recently, there has been increasing interest among home gardeners in planting the cut-flower varieties that professional flower farmers prefer. We see those gorgeous, long-stemmed blooms on social media and think, Could I grow that? Happily, the answer is yes, you can.
Due to the growing enthusiasm for specialty cut flowers, these once hard-to-get varieties are now more widely available in smaller packets, perfect for planting a row in the cutting garden or incorporating a block of color into any garden bed. Even a small planting can provide an abundance of blooms to enjoy and share over a long season.
As the founder of the Slow Flowers Society network of flower farmers and floral designers across North America, I have learned so much from the professionals who are growing unique annual flowers for their communities. To impart this knowledge further afield, I asked 10 flower farmers to share some of their favorite cultivars, including tips on seed starting, spacing, care, and harvesting. The resulting list includes nine annual species, and one perennial that produces flowers in its first year and is often grown as an annual. Any of these stunning selections would be an excellent addition to next summer’s garden plan.
Amaranth
Amaranthus caudatus and cvs.; A. cruentus and cvs.
There is nothing quite like an amaranth to add elegance, form, and texture to a floral arrangement. Caitlin Carnahan, a Seattle-area specialty flower grower, sells hundreds of amaranth bunches to florists throughout the growing season. While floral designers value the arching lines and trailing or textural elements in their arrangements, home gardeners will appreciate that amaranth is a long-lasting cut flower and relatively easy to grow. When seed shopping, you’ll notice that there are upright varieties (A. cruentus and cvs.) and trailing amaranth (A. caudatus and cvs.), which has fun, drooping tassels. Both types are wonderful in bouquets.
Favorite Amaranth Cultivars for Cut Flowers
Caitlin’s favorite amaranth cultivars
‘Sunset Goldilocks’ is a unique blonde-and-rose mix.
‘Hot Biscuits’ is an upright variety with coppery plumes.
‘Mira’ is a beautiful, trailing, rose-and-green variety with plump,
drooping tassels.
Other growers recommend
‘Red Spike’, one of the darkest reds available, is ideal for summer and
fall arrangements.
‘Coral Fountain’ produces antique, coral-pink tassels that are beautiful in arrangements and bouquets.
How to Grow Amaranth from Seed
Days to Germination: 7 to 10 days at 70–75°F
Days to maturity: 65 to 75 days
When and how to sow: Start seeds indoors 4 to 6 weeks before transplanting outdoors. The ideal indoor growing temperature is 62 to 65°F. Using a 50-cell plug tray, sprinkle 10 to 15 seeds together in each cell; the clusters of seedlings that develop can be transplanted to the garden without thinning or division. Amaranth can also be direct-seeded outdoors after the last frost with great results.
Height: 48 to 60 inches
Spacing: Set clusters of seedlings 12 inches apart. “I find the amaranth grows big and chunky with this method, and I am able to harvest an abundance of really nice cuts,” Caitlin says.
Harvesting Tips: Amaranth is a heat-loving crop, so be sure to grow it in plenty of sun. “It is best to harvest when the stems have firmed up and the flowers have developed to the desired size. The harvest window extends two to three weeks until seeds begin to drop, at which point you will likely see amaranth seedlings in your garden the following year because it is a prolific self-seeder!” Cut back plants before the seeds form if you don’t want volunteers next season.
Calendula
Calendula officinalis and cvs.
Calendula is an elegant addition to any cutting garden. Xenia D’Ambrosi, who grows herbs and cut flowers and teaches sustainable-gardening workshops, highly recommends calendula because it is easy to grow and quite productive. Its vibrant orange-and-yellow blooms have a long vase life when cut. The petals are edible, and the plant has been traditionally grown for its wellness benefits. This is a good crop to grow for the late season because the plants will tolerate light frost.
Favorite Calendula Cultivars for Cut Flowers
Xenia’s favorite calendula cultivars
‘Ivory Princess’ has 2- to 3-inch double and semidouble blooms with creamy petals flecked with hints of gold that contrast beautifully with a dark center disk. The tall, vigorous, healthy plants yield sturdy stems.
‘Flashback Mix’ is a spectacular medley featuring bicolor petals;
the underside of each petal is tinted with muted burgundy, providing unique contrast.
Other growers recommend
‘Orange Flash’ has cream-colored ray petals that darken to apricot at the petal edges.
‘Pacific Apricot Beauty’ boasts 1½- to 3-inch blooms surrounding a bronze center with hints of peach and cream.
How to Grow Calendula from Seed
Days to germination: 7 to 14 days at 70°F
Days to maturity: 50 to 60 days
When and how to sow: “I prefer to sow calendula seeds directly into my garden beds in early spring, after the last frost,” Xenia explains. “Calendula can also be started indoors, four to six weeks before the last frost. I sow two successions to extend my harvest window. In milder climates, it can also be sown in fall to overwinter and bloom earlier in the spring.”
Height: 18 to 24 inches
Spacing: Plants should be spaced about 9 to 12 inches apart to allow airflow and prevent mildew.
Harvesting Tips: Harvest blooms when they are half to three-quarters open for longer vase life. Harvest when fully open for edible uses. “Regular cutting and deadheading encourages more blooms and prevents the plant from going to seed, extending the harvest window.” Calendula is an easy choice if you’d like to try your hand at seed saving.
Cosmos
Cosmos bipinnatus and cvs.
Cosmos is one of the most rewarding and easiest cut-and-come-again flowers you can grow. It has beautiful, daisy-like blossoms in single or double forms. Beth Syphers, an Oregon grower, notes that cosmos blooms from the hot summer season until autumn’s frost. A few cosmos starts or seeds can fill a space and make a new gardener feel successful in just one season. Easy to grow from seed, cosmos is also one of the hardest annuals to kill, which, Beth says, “I know from experience!”
Favorite Cosmos Cultivars for Cut Flowers
Beth’s favorite cosmos cultivars
‘Afternoon White’ offers the classic look of clean white blooms with bright yellow centers on long, sturdy stems. “We love using this variety in design work, and it also looks good and plays well with other flowers in the garden.”
‘Apricotta’ has a bloom color that infuses a delicate rose blush with apricot highlights, on plants with a robust, productive blooming habit.
‘Double Click Cranberries’ is one of the tallest varieties (42 to 46 inches) with deep cranberry, fully double petals and a soft yellow center.
‘Rubenza’ has unique, cranberry-colored petals that change to a deeper hue as they age. Plants are very productive and bloom early.
‘Versailles Flush’ offers pale pink blooms held atop strong stems, making it an excellent choice for windy conditions. Staking may be required in particularly exposed locations.
How to Grow Cosmos from Seed
Days to Germination: 7 to 10 days at 68–72°F
Days to maturity: 75 to 90 days
When and how to sow: If you are direct-sowing, wait until all danger of frost has passed and sow seeds with just ¼ inch of soil to cover them. Choose a sunny, well-draining location. “Cosmos can tolerate little water, poor soil, and no special attention or soil amendments,” Beth says. “In fact, they do well in almost any conditions.” If you want to get a jump start on the season, sow in planting trays in a good seed-starting mix. Plant each seed about ¼-inch deep. When seedlings are about 1 inch tall, transplant to a larger pot to continue growing until ready to transplant outside. Consider direct-sowing a few successions to extend the season. Beth pinches back her starts when they are 8 to 12 inches tall and have 2 to 3 sets of true leaves. Removing the top 3 to 4 inches encourages branching and a stronger, bushier habit.
Height: 16 to 48 inches
Spacing: Thin the plants to 12 to 18 inches apart, depending on the variety.
Harvesting Tips: You can harvest blooms from the time when flowers have just opened and petals are still pointing forward with centers not yet showing pollen. The flower will continue to open once picked. “It is critical to harvest cosmos at this stage to increase vase life,” Beth advises. “I suggest harvesting every morning for the best blooms and to keep the flowers coming. I cut my stems sixteen to twenty inches for adding to mixed bouquets, but for a vase arrangement, cut any length that fits your vessel and composition. Cut blooms can be stored in clean water in a cool, dark place for up to five days.”
Flowering Tobacco
Nicotiana spp. and cvs.
Flowering tobacco is another cut-and-come-again annual that produces from spring through fall. Katie Tolson, the owner of a boutique cut-flower farm and plant nursery in Westchester County, New York, appreciates its versatility. It tolerates some shade, cooler temperatures, and light frost, but it also holds up well in hot, humid summers. Katie grows several varieties to supply local florists, who appreciate the tall stems for the whimsy, structure, and movement they add to designs. “Nicotiana is one of the few trumpet-shaped flowers that is useful in arrangements; the flowers are not too big, it has sturdy stems, and it has a vase life of seven days.”
Favorite Flowering Tobacco Cultivars for Cut Flowers
Katie’s favorite cultivars
‘Grandiflora’ has large, pure white, fragrant blooms; it tends to hold longer as a cut flower and is less pest-prone than some other varieties.
‘Scentsation’ (sometimes called ‘Sensation’) is fragrant and long blooming, and offers a great mix of colors including pink, lavender, rose, red, and white.
Other growers recommend
‘Tinkerbell’ produces a 3-foot-tall plant with nodding, tubular flowers that are a unique shade of dusky rose inside with lime green on the back.
‘Starlight Dancer’ has elegant, star-shaped bells that are lime and cream colored on the outside throat, opening to 1-inch-wide, ivory flowers. It grows easily from seed and is quick to flower in the field.
How to Grow Flowering Tobacco from Seed
Days to Germination: 7 to 14 days at 72–78°F
Days to Maturity: 80 to 90 days
When and how to sow: Katie starts her seeds indoors in trays over heat mats and under lights, 6 to 8 weeks before the average last frost. Surface-sow seeds and do not cover, because they need light to germinate. Bottom water trays with domes until the seeds sprout; then uncover and remove from heat. Continue to grow under lights until they can be transplanted outdoors. Make sure to harden off over the course of a few days to avoid stressing young plants. “You can also surface-sow seeds in spring in areas that won’t be disturbed or experience water runoff, ideally in raised beds,” she adds.
Height: 32 to 40 inches, or taller
Spacing: 12-inch spacing is recommended.
Harvesting Tips: Katie prefers to harvest flowering tobacco in the early evening when temperatures are cooler and blooms are starting to open. She recommends cutting when about one-third of the lower flowers are open on the stem. It’s okay to cut stems long—an arm’s length from finger tips to armpit. “I wear light gloves to harvest, as the plant stems can be slightly sticky, especially when I strip the lower leaves,” she says. Take care, especially when bunching stems, to avoid tearing or crushing the lower blooms. Place stems directly in water and store in a cool, dark place until use. After a row has been heavily harvested and the plants begin to look spent, Katie cuts all the plants down to about 24 to 36 inches. “The whole bed will regrow and bloom again within about six weeks,” she says.
Love-in-a-Mist
Nigella spp. and cvs.
Monique Morris, a former wedding and event planner and floral designer, recently began growing cut flowers in partnership with her husband, David. She loves the unique, airy vibe that love-in-a-mist brings to arrangements. Its feathery foliage and delicate blooms contribute an unexpected touch to bouquets, and the seedpods that follow add even more versatility. The pods are perfect in dried arrangements, extending their usefulness into the winter season. As a relatively new grower, Monique says love-in-a-mist is a perfect annual to experiment with.
Favorite Love-in-a-Mist Cultivars for Cut Flowers
Monique and David’s favorite cultivars
‘African Bride’ offers brilliant white flowers topped with a spidery, deep burgundy-black center followed by pale green seedpods.
‘Albion Mix’ has white double flowers and decorative seedpods.
‘Delft Blue’ has varying shades of blue- and gray-splashed flower petals surrounding deep-purple centers. Its unusual seedpods can be used in fresh or dried arrangements.
Other growers recommend
‘Miss Jekyll Mix’ has fluffy, star-shaped blooms on stiff, 12- to 28-inch stems. Uniform vigorous plants are accented by attractive ferny foliage and plenty of rose, white, sky blue, and deep blue flowers. The whimsical, balloon-shaped seedpods dry readily.
How to Grow Love-in-a-Mist from Seed
Days to Germination: 10 to 14 days at 60–65°F
Days to Maturity: 65 to 70 for flowers; 80 to 85 for pods
When and how to sow: Love-in-a-mist is ideal for winter sowing outdoors, as it thrives in cooler conditions. Monique and David direct-sow theirs in well-drained soil, and also use soil blocks for seed starting, approximately 4 to 6 weeks before planting out. “Depending on your zone, you can also direct-sow in early spring, so this is a beginner-friendly annual,” Monique adds. The seeds need light to germinate, so cover them very lightly. Thin seedlings to approximately 2 to 9 inches apart. Love-in-a-mist is a one-cut crop, making it a great candidate for multiple sowings. Try direct-sowing every 2 to 3 weeks early in the season for continuous flower and pod production. Fall sow where winters are mild.
Height: 24 inches or taller
Spacing: Monique spaces plants about 6 inches apart to allow room for a bushier growth habit. “It’s a relatively quick bloomer and doesn’t always need pinching, but pinching once it’s about four to six inches tall can help it branch out more.“
Harvesting Tips: You can harvest stems for their delicate blooms or wait for the seedpods to form. “For fresh cuts, I like to harvest just as the blooms start to open. For drying, I wait until the seedpods are fully formed, which adds great texture to fall arrangements. After cutting, I always condition the stems in cool water to keep them fresher.” As an added bonus: “Nigella can self-seed, so you may enjoy a few surprise blooms next year!”
Marigold
Tagetes erecta and cvs.
Farmer-florist Caitlin Mathes is based in Ithaca, New York. Owner of The Marigold Gardens, she only grows one crop— marigolds—which are clearly her favorite. “There are so many good reasons to grow marigold seeds. The flowers and even the foliage last forever in the vase, and marigolds are also great as a dried flower,” Caitlin says. Compared to other cut-flower varieties, the plants are very compact and attractive, making them easy to incorporate into almost any garden design.
Favorite Marigold Cultivars for Cut Flowers
Caitlin’s favorite cultivars
‘Burning Embers’ has long-flowering, bright red-maroon blooms with pale edges.
‘Court Jester’ produces small, single flowers with petals boldly striped in burgundy and yellow.
‘Nosento Lime Green’ is nearly scentless. Its lime-green to pale yellow blooms have deep green centers that lighten to lemon yellow as
blooms mature.
‘Xochi Orange’ offers fully double blooms with deep, rich color. “These have huge flowers and great strong stems,” Caitlyn raves.
Other growers recommend
‘Giant Orange’ produces large, 3-inch blooms atop sturdy plants. Giant marigolds are prolific producers for cuts and are also excellent garden performers.
‘White Swan’ bears 2- to 3-inch, cream to pale yellow, fully double blooms on productive, sturdy, uniform plants. The flowers have a mild, sweet marshmallow fragrance, without the typical strong marigold scent.
How to Grow Marigold from Seed
Days to germination: 4 to 7 days at 75–80°F
Days to maturity: 55 to 70 days
When and how to sow: Start seeds indoors in your preferred seedling containers 4 to 6 weeks before planting out, lightly covering seed. Transplant outside after the danger of frost has passed. Direct-sow seeds ¼-inch deep. Pinching encourages branching.
Height: 24 to 40 inches
Spacing: About 12 inches for larger marigolds, 6 to 8 inches for smaller or leggy varieties such as ‘Court Jester’ or ‘Burning Embers’
Harvesting Tips: Marigolds are cut-and-come-again flowers, so Caitlin likes to cut down to a good branching point: “Take the stem length you need!” The strongest stems will always be the first cut.
Pincushion Flower
Scabiosa atropurpurea and cvs.
Pincushion flower offers cut-and-come-again abundance with long, strong stems and a lengthy bloom season. Katie Skelton, who specializes in growing cutting-garden plants from seed for gardeners and flower farmers in the Seattle–Tacoma area, notes that its pincushion-style blooms last well in vases when they are harvested at the right stage. The plants will stay productive over a long season in the garden, especially if they are pinched when young and the blooms are harvested regularly.
Favorite Pincushion Cultivars for Cut Flowers
Kate’s favorite cultivars
‘Black Knight’ has deep-red blooms that are almost black, lending instant drama to any bouquet or garden.
‘Fata Morgana’ has a soft, creamy apricot hue that looks great with darker fall flower colors.
How to Grow Pincushion Flower from Seed
Days to germination: 10 to 12 days at 65–70°F
Days to maturity: 90 to 100 days
When and how to sow: Scabiosa is a cool-season, hardy annual. Sow it in late winter or late summer, based on your hardiness zone (Scabiosa is winter-hardy in Zones 7–8). Start seeds 10 to 12 weeks before the average fall or spring frost date. Sow in 72-cell packs or soil blocks using lightly moistened soil. Cover seeds lightly and place on a 70°F heat mat. Once sprouted, move to grow lights in a cool room (about 60°F). Avoid higher temperatures, and use a fan if needed. Feed weekly with an organic fertilizer high in nitrogen for strong growth.
Height: 24 to 36 inches
Spacing: Transplant outdoors 5 to 7 weeks after the second set of leaves has formed, about 4 to 6 weeks before your last frost date. Amend soil with organic compost and starter fertilizer, and space plants 9 inches apart. “While staking helps with straight stems, you can also grow scabiosa between taller plants for natural support,” Kate notes.
Harvesting Tips: “Harvest when buds are just opening, and place cut stems in cool water immediately. For best vase life, let them sit in a cool room for a few hours before arranging,” Kate suggests. “Remember to change the water daily and retrim stems for the longest vase life.” Pinching the central stem when Scabiosa plants are young helps improve the consistency and quality of subsequent blooms.
Sunflower
Helianthus annuus cvs.
Sunflowers are rock stars in the cutting garden, with colors ranging from light yellow to almost black. Modern breeding has produced many multistemmed and pollen-free cultivars that are perfect in arrangements. When harvested at the correct stage, you can enjoy 10 to 14 days of vase life. When the petals start to drop, pluck them off and use the seed head in arrangements for interest and unique texture. Rita Williams, owner of WilMor Farms, in Metter, Georgia, recommends succession planting. She has found that starting seeds every week or two in the first part of the growing season is an effective way to extend the harvesting window.
Favorite Sunflower Cultivars for Cut Flowers
Rita’s favorite cultivars
Vincent® and ProCut® series: “We always have two varieties growing on our farm. In spring or early summer, we choose Vincent® ‘Fresh’ and ProCut® ‘Gold Lite’, as they have green-colored centers that complement the pastel colors of the season. As we move into summer, we grow Vincent® ‘Choice’ and ProCut® ‘Orange’ for their darker centers, which look fabulous with bold colors of zinnias and celosia.
In autumn, we also grow ProCut® ‘Plum’ and ProCut® ‘Bicolor’, which produce two-toned sunflowers. Our most popular fall sunflowers are ‘Moulin Rouge’ and ProCut® ‘Red’, which are almost like black velvet in appearance. All of these produce single stems, except for ‘Moulin Rouge’, which is a branching sunflower.”
Other growers recommend
‘Goldy Double’ boasts fully double, golden petals around a green center.
‘Soraya’ has a classic look, with a ring of orange yellow around a chocolate brown center.
‘Greenburst’, part of the popular Starburst™ series, is a pollenless early bloomer noted for powdery mildew resistance.
‘Sonja’ is a multistem cultivar that produces sprays of 4-inch single flowers with dark centers.
How to Grow Sunflowers from Seed
Days to germination: 7 to 14 days at 70–75°F
Days to maturity: 50 to 70 days
When and how to sow: Sow new seed every week until the beginning of September to ensure a continual harvest. Rita notes, “We start all of our sunflowers in trays to protect the seedlings from birds and field mice. The home gardener can start by direct-seeding first, to see what pests they are up against, and consider transplanting if necessary.“ If you are unable to provide protection or live in a colder zone, Rita recommends starting seeds indoors 2 weeks before your last frost date. You can also direct-sow after your last frost date.
Height: 48 inches and taller
Spacing: “For our bouquets, we do not want a really large-faced sunflower, as it takes up a lot of space in an arrangement,” Rita says. “We grow our sunflowers on six-inch centers to produce smaller blooms. Depending on your desired flower size, distances of nine to twelve inches between seeds or plants can promote larger blooms.”
Harvesting Tips: Rita considers sunflowers to be hardy, tough annuals. “They can be harvested any time of the day, even in our Georgia heat! But we usually prefer a morning harvest,” she adds. “We try to harvest when the first petals are beginning to lift up off the seed head.”
Flowerburst™ ‘Red Shades’
Yarrow
Achillea millefolium cvs.
Yarrow is a drought-tolerant perennial native to all temperate regions of the northern hemisphere. But because it flowers abundantly in its first year, it can be grown as an annual. Briana Bosch, who owns a flower farm near Denver, appreciates yarrow’s long harvest period. It can be used all summer long for floral arrangements, and at the end of the season its stems can either be cut and hung for drying or allowed to dry in the field. While Briana loves the look of the straight species, she also enjoys working with the wider range of hues of propagated cultivars, which go from pale pink and apricot to deep fuchsia and paprika red.
Favorite Yarrow Cultivars for Cut Flowers
Briana’s favorite cultivars
Flowerburst™ ‘Red Shades’ is a vibrant mix of mostly red, rose, and lavender hues. The blooms make excellent cut flowers and reliable perennial garden plants with decorative, fern-like foliage.
‘Summer Pastels’ is an easy-to-grow seed mix that produces an abundance of sunny pastel blooms.
How to Grow Yarrow from Seed
Days to Germination: 10 to 14 days at 65–72°F
Days to Maturity: 120 to 130 days
When and how to sow: Sow into 72-cell flats, or your preferred seedling container, 8 to 10 weeks before planting out. Light is required for germination. Cover seeds with a thin layer of vermiculite to retain moisture and hold seeds in place. Bottom water or mist lightly to avoid covering seed. For seedling development, 3 to 5 weeks at 55 to 65°F in full light are ideal conditions. Harden off seedlings before transplanting outdoors. Direct-seed in late spring, early summer, or fall.
Height: 28 to 36 inches
Spacing: Plant seedlings 12 to 24 inches apart.
Harvesting Tips: Yarrow blooms hold on the plant longer than many perennials. Briana recommends harvesting when the flowers have fully formed, waiting until the top of the stem (just beneath the flower head) feels firm. The seed heads hold their color for weeks and can be dried and used as an everlasting flower.
Zinnia
Zinnia elegans and cvs.
The vast array of flower colors and sizes available and the bounty of blooms that each plant provides make zinnias a staple crop for many flower growers. Flower farmer Christian Ingalls loves them because “they have great vase life and are also edible, making them a fantastic addition to the home garden. You can add a bloom to your favorite beverage or sprinkle the petals over salads.” Because zinnias are relatively heat tolerant, they are prolific at Christian’s Hawaiian flower farm, growing for months on end as a cut-and-come-again crop that produces more flowers as they are harvested.
Favorite Zinnia Cultivars for Cut Flowers
Christian’s favorite cultivars
‘Oklahoma’ series has cute blooms that add just the right amount of color when paired with foliage and herbs cut from the garden.
Christian’s favorite colors include ‘Oklahoma Golden Yellow’, ‘Oklahoma Salmon’, and ‘Oklahoma Pink’.
‘Isabellina’ is a soft cream-yellow heirloom zinnia with fully double to single blooms.
‘Senorita’ is perfect for a tropical floral palette, with its salmon-pink petals curling in different directions for a casual, cottage-garden aesthetic.
‘Benary Giants’ series is a classic and superior strain originating from a historic German seed company. Its large double blossoms are approximately 4 to 5 inches wide and come in multiple magnificent colors.
‘Queeny’ series offers a sophisticated color palette on sturdy and easy-to-grow plants.
How to Grow Zinnias from Seed
Days to Germination: 3 to 5 days at 80–85°F
Days to maturity: 75 to 90 days
When and how to sow: Start seeds indoors in trays prior to the last frost. “You can also sow seeds about 1-inch deep in pots, covering them lightly with soil and keeping them moist until plants are established. I cover seeds with a clear dome or plastic wrap for even germination,” Christian explains. “As soon as fifty percent have germinated, remove the dome or wrap. Transplant when seedlings are two to three weeks old. To ensure the plants produce longer stems, pinch or snip away the first center flower bud, using your fingertips or clean clippers.”
Height: 12 to 18 inches
Spacing: Zinnias grow long, straight stems when given support, such as netting, or when they are planted close together. Ideal spacing is 9 to 12 inches apart. For a continual supply of fresh blooms, Christian recommends planting successions of zinnias every 2 weeks, beginning in early summer.
Harvesting Tips: Harvest just before the blooms are completely open, cutting early in the morning for best results. “Cut deep, as this will promote more growth and encourage long stems,” Christian says. “Place your fingers below the first leaf set and cut the stem with the other hand, stripping off all the leaves and possible side shoots.” Zinnias are known to be susceptible to powdery mildew, but often only on the foliage, so stripping off the foliage is a good way to combat it. After being cut, zinnias prefer to be stored at room temperature, rather than in a cooler. To dry the flowers, just leave them in water and they will slowly dry out as the water evaporates.
Debra Prinzing is a Seattle-based writer, speaker, and leading advocate for domestic and locally grown flowers.
| Sources |
The following mail-order sources may carry a selection of the seed varieties
mentioned in this article:
Baker Creek Heirloom Seed Company, Mansfield, MO; 417-924-8887;
rareseeds.com
Eden Brothers, Arden, NC; 855-440-2929; edenbrothers.com
John Scheepers Kitchen Garden Seeds, Bantam, CT; 860-567-6086;
kitchengardenseeds.com
Johnny’s Selected Seeds, Albion, ME; 877-564-6697; johnnyseeds.com
Select Seeds, Union, CT; 800-684-0395; selectseeds.com
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