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.

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.