{"product_id":"cosmos-muted-breeding-project-cut-flowe-seed","title":"Cosmos Muted Breeding Project Cut Flower Seed","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMuted Tones Cosmos Breeding Project Seeds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e40 seeds per packet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMuted Tones Cosmos Breeding Project\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a new project centered around softer, more unusual color.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese seeds come from cosmos selected for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esoft pastel shades, dusty tones, muted colors, and the possibility of some beautiful neutral shades\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e mixed in. Because this is still an early breeding project, there is plenty of unpredictability in the next generation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe really don’t know exactly what these plants are going to give us.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou may see variations in color, markings, flower shape, and overall appearance from plant to plant. Some may stay close to the parent flowers, while others may wander off in a completely different direction. That variation is exactly what makes a project like this so much fun to grow.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003enot a stabilized variety\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, so expect surprises. If you enjoy unusual flowers, softer color palettes, and seeing what genetics decide to do next, this is a fun patch to grow.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowing Instructions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeed Starting:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCosmos can be started indoors about \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4–6 weeks before your last frost\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e or direct sown outdoors once the danger of frost has passed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSow seeds about \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1\/4 inch deep\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in a light, well-draining seed-starting mix.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGermination:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeep the soil lightly moist until germination. Seeds generally sprout in about \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e7–14 days\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e under warm conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTransplanting:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf starting indoors, transplant seedlings outside after they have been hardened off and the risk of frost has passed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSun:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCosmos perform best in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003efull sun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, ideally receiving at least 6–8 hours of direct sunlight each day.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoil:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant in well-draining soil. Cosmos generally do not need overly rich soil, and too much fertilizer can encourage lots of foliage with fewer blooms.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpace plants approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e9–12 inches apart\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to allow for good airflow and branching.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWatering:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater regularly while plants are becoming established. Once growing well, cosmos are fairly tolerant of drier conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePinching:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor bushier plants and more flowering stems, pinch the growing tip when young plants are about \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e8–12 inches tall\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor cut flowers, harvest stems when the flower is just beginning to open or when the petals have recently unfolded. Regular cutting and deadheading will encourage the plants to continue producing blooms.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvery plant has the potential to bring something a little different to the patch, and that is the best part of growing a breeding project.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ZinniaSeeds.com ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67626261053757,"sku":null,"price":11.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0669\/9001\/4781\/files\/CFE4FC24-DDED-4C0C-B3FF-BE64F755BBC5.jpg?v=1791155545","url":"https:\/\/zinniaseeds.com\/en-ca\/products\/cosmos-muted-breeding-project-cut-flowe-seed","provider":"ZinniaSeeds.com ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}