Nigella
Nigella - or love-in-a-mist – is really easy to grow and very pretty
- Season
- Sow seeds in spring
- Name
Nigella
- Common Name
- Love-in-a-Mist
- Description
Nigella is a traditional cottage garden plant that is really easy to grow and has very pretty seed heads.
Growing Tips
Growing conditions
Love-in-a-mist seeds prefer a sunny position.
When to grow
Sow indoors February–April
Sow outdoors April–June and in September
What you need:
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Packet of Nigella seeds
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Seed trays
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Seed compost
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Plant label
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Unheated greenhouse or cold frame
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Gardening gloves
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How to grow
What you need to do:
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Fill your tray with seed compost.
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Sprinkle the seeds thinly over the surface and cover with a thin layer of compost.
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When the seedlings are large enough to handle, transplant them into another tray about 5cm apart.
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Plant outside from April onwards, spacing 15cm apart.
