How to Grow Forget Me Nots From Seed

Forget-Me-Nots are small, delicate flowers that started as a wildflower. They are not cultivated in many people's flower gardens intentionally because they grow like a weed. Its wildflower origin means that it is tolerant of weather extremes, droughts, overwatering and heavy rains. After Forget-Me-Nots become established, you might need to weed them out because they can invade your garden.

Instructions

1. Plant the seeds in an area that gets either shade or full sunlight. Plant the seeds near the surface of the soil to be able to get the sun and air they need to germinate. Plant seeds about 1/8 inch deep to allow them some soil cover while keeping their sunlight exposure. Scatter the seeds on the soil surface and then sprinkle a little soil to cover them.

2. Water the seeds and the entire soil area where you planted them. Sprinkle the water gently with a hand-held plant-watering receptacle to avoid driving the seeds too far under the soil.

3. Thin the seedlings after they have sprouted. The seeds should sprout after about 5 to 10 days, so thin the successful seedlings to about 10 inches apart.

4. Water your Forget-Me-Nots once a week to keep the soil moist. Adding some mulch around the plants will keep more moisture trapped within the soil, resulting in stronger plants.

5. Fertilize your Forget-Me-Nots in the spring to replenish the nutrients in the soil. Using a natural fertilizer like fish emulsion can eliminate some of the leaf burn that harsher fertilizers can cause. Be sure to dilute fish emulsion according to label instructions.

6. Place a thicker layer of mulch around the plants if you live in a cold climate. In warmer climates, Forget-Me-Nots do not need protection to get through the winter. But if the winter will bring frequent freezing temperatures, add a few inches of mulch around the plants to insulate the soil from the cold.

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