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Balsam

(Impatiens Balsamina) You may recall the beautiful balsam as an old-timey Victorian flower, but did you know that it is also edible? An annual flower that thrives in heat and prefers a full sun location, balsam will also perform well in partial shade. It thrives in summer heat and usually blooms until frost. Seeds can be direct sown in long-season areas, although most gardeners will want to sow seeds indoors about 6 weeks before last frost. Sow them in seed-starting medium, ¼ inch deep. Seeds germinate in about 10-15 days. Ideal germination temperature is 75-80F. Set plants into the garden after last frost, in full sun and well-drained, reasonably rich soil, spacing them 1-2 feet apart. This frost-tender herb is also known as 'Touch-Me-Not' due to the ripened seed pod's tendency to burst at even the slightest touch, so be ready to collect the seeds just before they scatter. The young greens make a delicious, slightly mustard-y cooked green that is great in curries. The greens are loaded with nutrition, including being a rich source of vitamin C, and providing about the same amount of calcium as whole milk.

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Camelia Flowered Mix Balsam
FL120
$3.00
Rating:
92%
12 Reviews

Annual. Pre-1870 heirloom! Beautiful rose-shaped blooms in many colors: pink, lavender, red, rose, white, and more. Short, bushy plants have large, bright green leaves. This one is very easy to grow and delicious as cooked greens. Flavor is slightly spicy flavor and is popular in the Himalayan region as a vegetable crop packed with nutrients!

  • Annual
  • Full Sun
  • Sprouts in 7-14 Days
  • Seed Depth: 1/4"
  • Ideal Temperature: 60-90 F
  • Plant Spacing: 12" 
  • Frost Hardy: No
  • Impatiens balsamina

Growing Tips: Directly sow 1/4 in deep, after danger of frost or start indoors 4-6 weeks before last frost. Keep warm and moist to speed germination. Grow in full sun to partial shade and average soil.
Peppermint Sticks Balsam
FL121
$3.00
Rating:
89%
33 Reviews

Annual. A lovely red-and-white mottled balsam that makes a stunning statement in the garden. These give splashy color over a long period on upright, edible plants. Fast blooming! The flavorful greens are cooked into curries and other dishes and are an excellent source of calcium and vitamins A and C.

  • Annual
  • Full Sun
  • Sprouts in 7-15 Days
  • Seed Depth: 1/4"
  • Ideal Temperature: 60-90 F
  • Plant Spacing: 12" 
  • Frost Hardy: No
  • Impatiens balsamina

Growing Tips: Directly sow 1/4 in deep, after danger of frost or start indoors 4-6 weeks before last frost. Keep warm and moist to speed germination. Grow in full sun to partial shade and average soil.
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