Umuthi Cornflower Mix (Edible Flowers) Seeds
Umuthi Cornflower Mix (Edible Flowers) Seeds
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Umuthi Cornflower Mix (Edible Flowers) Seeds produce delicate, fringed blooms in blues, pinks, purples and white with a mild, clove-like flavour. Easy to grow in full sun and well-drained soil, cornflowers flower generously and attract bees and butterflies. Petals are edible and lovely scattered over salads, desserts and bakes, or used to lift teas and cocktails with colour.
♡ Why we love it: A dependable, fuss-light annual that fills borders with long-lasting colour. Edible petals that look beautiful on the plate, and a pollinator favourite for busy summer beds.
Size: 5 grams.
Uses
- Grow edible petals to garnish salads, cakes, teas and cocktails
- Cut flowers for simple table arrangements
- Pollinator-friendly filler for veggie beds and borders
- Dry petals for confetti or decorative blends
Benefits
- Mixed colours for varied, cheerful displays
- Mild, gently spicy flavour that complements sweet and savoury plates
- Attracts bees and butterflies to the garden
- Suits full sun and well-drained, compost-enriched soil
How to use
- When to sow: Early spring or autumn
- Position: Full sun; moderately rich, well-draining soil with compost
- Sowing: Sow 1-2 cm deep; space 15-30 cm apart
- Water: Water deeply, then allow soil to dry slightly between waterings
- Germination: 7-14 days in suitable temperatures
- Harvest: 6-8 weeks from sowing when blooms are fully open; pick regularly to encourage more flowers
Storage
Store seeds in a cool, dry place out of direct sunlight. Reseal after opening.
Ingredients
Cornflower Mix (Centaurea cyanus) Seeds
Country of Origin: Varies by batch.
For your safety
- Seed for cultivation; not for consumption
- If using petals in food, harvest fresh, unsprayed blooms and rinse gently
- Individuals sensitive to daisy family plants should use with care
- Keep out of reach of children and pets
