Seed Details & Growing Guide
All the essential information to grow healthy, vibrant flowers.
- Seed Type Herb Seeds
- Plant Type Annual Herb
- Germination Time 7-21 days
- Sowing Depth 0.5-1 cm
- Plant Spacing 15-30 cm
- Sunlight Partial shade to full sun in cool conditions
- Soil Type Moist, fertile, well-drained soil rich in organic matter
- Watering Regular moisture; avoid prolonged waterlogging
- Ideal Temperature 15-20°C (cool-season herb)
- Blooming Time Flowers 6-12 weeks after sowing; blooms in cool weather
- Suitable For Garden beds, ground cover, containers, herb borders
- Seed Storage Store in a cool, dry place in an airtight container
- Special Care Avg. fertilization not required; tolerates light competition
Description
Common Chickweed is an annual herb suitable for garden beds, ground cover, containers or herb borders. Sow 0.5-1 cm deep and space plants 15-30 cm apart in moist, fertile, well-drained soil with regular moisture; it tolerates partial shade to full sun in cool conditions. It prefers 15-20°C and typically germinates in 7-21 days, with flowers appearing 6-12 weeks after sowing in cool weather. No heavy fertilization is required and it tolerates light competition.