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Umuthi Viola Sorbet Mix (Edible Flowers) Growing Seeds

Umuthi Viola Sorbet Mix (Edible Flowers) Growing Seeds

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Size: 50 Seeds
INCI: Viola spp. Seed

Umuthi Viola Sorbet Mix (Edible Flowers) Growing Seeds produce compact plants covered in petite blooms across soft pastels and deeper, richer tones. The edible petals have a gentle, meadow-sweet note and add colour to cakes, desserts, salads, cocktails, drinks, and fresh garnishes. This cool-season mix grows well in full sun to part shade with well-draining soil and consistent moisture. It is a versatile choice for gardeners wanting long-blooming colour in beds, borders, containers, and window boxes.

♡ Why we love it: Sorbet Mix is cheerful, varied, and easy to enjoy. It gives growers a colourful selection of edible viola petals for garnishes while keeping pots and garden edges bright for weeks.

  • Botanical Name: Viola spp.
  • Variety: Sorbet Mix
  • Seed Type: Growing seed for cultivation
  • Plant Type: Edible flower
  • Flower Profile: Petite blooms in mixed colours
  • Flavour Profile: Mild, meadow-sweet
  • Growth Habit: Compact
  • Position: Full sun to part shade
  • Soil Preference: Poor to moderately rich, well-draining soil with compost
  • Germination: 7-21 days in suitable temperatures
  • Harvest: 8-12 weeks from sowing when blooms are fully open
  • Country Of Origin: Varies by batch
  • Suitable For: Edible flower gardens, borders, containers, window boxes, cakes, desserts, salads, cocktails, drinks, and table posies
  • Growing mixed edible viola petals
  • Garnishing cakes, desserts, salads, and cocktails
  • Adding varied colour to borders, containers, and window boxes
  • Creating small table posies and cake décor
  • Growing compact cool-season flowers in small spaces
  • Picking fresh petals regularly for decorative use

    This Product Is For:

  • Home gardeners growing edible flowers
  • Cooks and bakers wanting mixed-colour garnishes
  • Container and border gardeners
  • Customers who enjoy variety in flower colour
  • This Product Is Not For:

  • Sprouting for immediate food use
  • Customers wanting a single named flower colour
  • Customers wanting pre-grown edible flowers
  • Hot-season planting where cool-weather flowers may struggle
  • Sow in spring, or autumn in mild climates.
  • Sow seeds about 0.5 cm deep.
  • Space plants 10-15 cm apart.
  • Grow in full sun to part shade with poor to moderately rich, well-draining soil and compost.
  • Water regularly and maintain consistent moisture without waterlogging.
  • Harvest blooms 8-12 weeks from sowing when fully open.
  • Pick regularly to encourage more flowers.
  • Processing Tip: Harvest flowers shortly before use for the freshest colour and best presentation.
  • Seed for cultivation, not for consumption
  • If using petals in food, harvest fresh, unsprayed blooms and rinse gently
  • Remove the pale petal base if bitter
  • Discontinue use if any sensitivity occurs
  • Keep out of reach of children and pets
  • Store seeds in a cool, dry place out of direct sunlight
  • Reseal after opening

Q: Does Viola Sorbet Mix produce one colour or mixed colours?
A: It produces a mix of colours, ranging from soft pastels to deeper, richer tones.

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