An even simpler way to sow Cosmos

[@58wmelon]

A kind welcome center caretaker in Castroville, TX allowed me to take some seeds from a huge yellow cosmos growing outside the center. I was so attracted to the plant because it was covered in bees, moths, butterflies and hummingbirds. The kind caretaker even provided a ziplock bag for me in which to collect the seeds. I had never planted cosmos before. I've started a few in containers and just bought a package of single sensation mixed which I plan to plant directly into an area in my yard.

[@MissSandraK]

Beautiful ❤

[@amassing]

Cosmos does look lovely in the garden but bear in mind that they can grow into huge bushy plants that take up a lot of border space and rarely seem to give me flowers until mid-August (usually a week after blooming they get battered by summer thunder storms!). If growing space is tight you can often fit three or four snapdragon or zinnia plants in to the same area as one mature cosmos - just worth bearing in mind if you only have a small cutting patch.

[@maryperrystone]

Thanks so much.. I love them too!

[@nicolefournier88]

Thank you for this video. It is really helpfull.

[@sweeneyTodd-de4by]

What a fantastic video thank you, I’m going to try and grow these for the first time, when is best time to so April?

[@martinamorgan1119]

My mom took flowers to church,,

[@marilynsmith8054]

I’ve never pushed mine down into the compost but laid them on top an covered them. Do you think yours germinate quicker?

[@khamalianawawi7915]

Hello, is there a correct position to stick the seeds in the compost? I mean, which end of the seeds should be up?

[@herculesmclovin]

doesn't matter with smaller seeds like this, often they just end up on their side, she chose to stab them in 🤷‍♂️ really doesn't matter with these seeds. If you don't stab them in, then put a very thin sprinkle of compost over the top 👍

[@liliamtz7319]

The black or grey part is the seed.😊

[@rfvbnrm]

Do the cosmos seeds flower the same year as sowing?

[@Kay-uy4xn]

Yes, they are annuals

[@masonchambers6843]

hi when did you plant the seed in pots what day march 26th is that waht you said thanks

[@rosedolch8637]

Can I ask what is the reason that the soil has to be peat free? Right now my cosmos are thin and leggy only 1 week old! I didnt know they grew like that.. Praying they can transplant without dying

[@ALittlePeaceofMind]

Because peat is a natural resource that's fast disappearing - have a read of this article for more info: www.rhs.org.uk/advice/profile?pid=441 - you can usually save them with potting them on, don't worry.

[@metalrabbit09]

What are the night time temperatures when you plant them in the soil outside? I plant marigolds the same way. When I saw what the Cosmos seeds look like, it made sense to put them in seed heads down. Sounds like lack of light contributed to the plants getting leggy. I've heard they can't take rich soil or much fertilizer either.

[@fardinrahmanshamil9267]

Can cosmos seeds germinate in 32 degree celsius temperature?

[@michelle-howdoyou]

Joining in from Northern Utah USA ZONE 5

[@TheFloralProject]

Welcome!

[@TheFloralProject]

And please bear in mind I have absolutely NO idea how to grow in your part of the world with your climate LOL!

[@michelle-howdoyou]

@@TheFloralProject I just want to be part of this project from afar. I know what to do on my end 😊 I think what you are doing is so lovely!

[@sueranger1498]

Best time for sowing seeds please

[@TheFloralProject]

Hi Sue - have a look at this post thefloralproject.co.uk/blogs/news/when-is-the-best-month-to-sow-seeds-for-cut-flowers

[@achnix3167]

Also my zinnia seeds just died indoors after they initially germinated really well 🤷‍♂️😫...

[@achnix3167]

Sadly my cosmos which germinated quickly indoors died off in the small tunnel outside because i suppose it was too cold... but then again again its only a small veggie tunnel with air holes.

[@TheFloralProject]

You maybe started them a little soon - they cannot handle any frost so even though my slightly older ones (16 days old!) are in my greenhouse with frost cloth thrown over them, I still lost one last night. That's why they put lots of seeds in the packet! Start again after this cold snap, and just make sure they are protected with plastic lids and frost cloth on colder nights.

[@achnix3167]

@@TheFloralProject yeah they might have made it if they werent sitting on the lawn and without frost protection fabric. The ones that germinated outside in the tunnel are actually still alive as well as all the other seedlings. Guess theyre born tough 😉... i definitely dont have enough plastic lids either way...

[@martinamorgan1119]

Easy,,,,

[@Tea_and_thyme_2012]

Do you have to poke them in to get germinate? I had complete failure with my Cosmos Purity but I did lay them on top of the compost rather then stick them in. Would that make a difference?

[@TheFloralProject]

I guess, I'm not sure - I've always sowed them this way....

[@achnix3167]

Cosmos i always cover with soil... with those bigger seeds i would advise to do so

[@Tea_and_thyme_2012]

@@achnix3167 I did cover with compost. Sorry I wasn’t clear, I laid the seed on top of the compost them lightly cover with more compost.

[@achnix3167]

@@Tea_and_thyme_2012 that should work

[@misstwinkle3142]

Why peat free is better?

[@martinamorgan1119]

I don’t have a green house

[@TheFloralProject]

You don't need a green house. A warm windowsill is all you need :) If you are thinking about getting one though - read this first: thefloralproject.co.uk/blogs/news/do-i-need-to-have-a-greenhouse-to-join-in-with-the-floral-project Terri from The Floral Project

[@mariaclark7358]

I must admit cosmos is not my favourite I prefer Lavatria they grow into the most beautiful different shades of pinks to white masses of flowers

[@sarahmarti141]

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