Love-in-a-mist (Nigella damascena) organic seeds
- Very delicate, bright blossoms in blue and white convince in every flower bed. The seeds have an intense woodruff flavour and are suitable for the refining of sweet dishes.
- Contents: Approx. 800 seeds
- Open-pollinated variety, seed tested regularly
Regular price:
€2.49
Product number: NIG01-BIO GTIN: 4251420507006
Description
A blue-flowered garden plant with many delicate green bracts. Its heavy aroma sways between that of cumin and woodruff.
Plant profile
| Plant type | Container plant, Summer flower, Wildflower |
|---|---|
| Use | Container plant, Cut flower, Dried flower, Good insect food plant, Ornamental plant |
| Lifecycle | Annual |
| Species | Ranunculaceae |
| Region of origin | Asia Minor, Mediterranean Region, Syria |
| Characteristics | Needs darkness to germinate, Self-seeds |
| Eventual height | 20-60 cm, 40-80 cm |
| Flower colour | Blue, White |
| Flowering months | August, July, June |
| Main harvest | -, Nach der Blüte |
Growing instructions
| When to sow outdoors | April, August, June, May, October, September |
|---|---|
| Sowing depth | 0.5 cm, 1 cm |
| Germination temperature | 10-18°C, 15-20°C |
| Germination time | 2-3 weeks |
| Climate | Temperate |
| Soil type | Free-draining, Humus-rich, Moderate nutrient levels, Undemanding |
| Sunlight | Full sun, Halbschatten |
| Water requirement | Medium |
| Planting distance | 25 cm |
| Row spacing | 30 cm |
Sowing and care
Sow the seeds directly outside in spring (or start your seeds indoors).
Other names
Botanical name: Nigella damascena, Erobathos damascenum
German: Jungfer im Grünen, Gretl in der Stauden, Gretchen im Busch, Venushaarige, Braut in Haaren, Damaszener Schwarzkümmel, Damaszener Kümmel, Garten-Schwarzkümmel
English: Love-in-a-mist, Ragged lady, Devil in the bush
French: Nigelle de Damas, Cheveux de Vénus, Diable-dans-le-buisson, Belle-aux-cheveux-dénoués
Italian: Fanciullaccia, Damigella
Spanish: Arañuela, Cabellos de Venus, Amor en la niebla, Demonio en los arbustos
Dutch: Juffertje-in-’t-groen, Juffertje-in-het-groen
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