An intense flavor and aroma of sweet licorice. Eat fresh, tender leaves as sweets or flavor drinks, teas and desserts.
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SKU
WW-1424
Country of Manufacture
United Kingdom
Brand
Plants of Distinction
Scientific name
Tagetes filifolia
Common name
irish Lace
Seeds/packet
30
Exposure
Full Sun
Cultivation Advice
Sow seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost in spring Sow seeds 1/8 inch deep in seed starting formula Keep the soil moist at 70-75 degrees Seedlings emerge in 12-14 days. As soon as seedlings emerge, provide plenty of light on a sunny windowsill or grow seedlings 3-4 inches beneath fluorescent plant lights turned on 16 hours per day, off for 8 hours at night. Raise the lights as the plants grow taller. Incandescent bulbs will not work for this process because they will get too hot. Most plants require a dark period to grow, do not leave lights on for 24 hours. Seedlings do not need much fertilizer, feed when they are 3-4 weeks old using a starter solution (half strength of a complete indoor houseplant food) according to manufacturer’s directions. Before planting in the garden, seedling plants need to be “hardened off”. Accustom young plants to outdoor conditions by moving them to a sheltered place outside for a week. Be sure to protect them from wind and hot sun at first. If frost threatens at night, cover or bring containers indoors, then take them out again in the morning. This hardening off process toughens the plant’s cell structure and reduces transplant shock and scalding.
You can also sowing directly in the Garden: Direct sow in average soil in full sun after all danger of frost. Remove weeds and work organic matter into the top 6-8 inches of soil; then level and smooth. Sow seeds 1/8 inch deep. Firm the soil lightly and keep evenly moist. Seedlings will emerge in 12-14 days. Thin to 8-12 inches apart when seedlings have two to three sets of leaves.