{"product_id":"tall-blue-cornflower-seeds","title":"Tall Blue Cornflower Seeds (Bachelor's Button) – Non-GMO Heirloom","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGrow Classic Blue Bachelor's Buttons from Heirloom, Non-GMO Tall Blue Cornflower Seeds\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTall Blue is the cornflower of wheat fields and old cottage gardens. Our heirloom Tall Blue cornflower seeds (\u003cem\u003eCentaurea cyanus\u003c\/em\u003e) grow into airy 30 to 36 inch plants with silvery stems and fringed, intensely blue buttons from late spring through summer. This 1 oz bulk pack holds roughly 5,500 seeds, enough for a long cutting row or a generous meadow patch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho it's for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA must for cut-flower growers, wildflower meadows, and pollinator gardens. Cornflowers are easy, fast, and forgiving, which makes them a great choice for beginners and for kids.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow \u0026amp; when to plant\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSow directly in early spring as soon as the soil can be worked, or in fall in mild-winter regions for earlier, stronger plants. Plant 1\/4 inch deep and 9 to 12 inches apart in full sun. Seedlings appear in 7 to 14 days. Sow again a month later to extend the season. Our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/growing-guides\/cornflower-tall-blue\"\u003eTall Blue cornflower growing guide\u003c\/a\u003e has the details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing \u0026amp; care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGive cornflowers full sun and average, well-drained soil. They tolerate poor soil and drought once established. The tall stems appreciate netting or a few stakes in windy spots. Deadhead or cut often to keep the flowers coming; the plants fade in extreme heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHarvest\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCut when the flowers have just fully opened, early in the day, for bouquets that last about a week. Petals are edible and lovely on salads and cakes. Allow some heads to dry on the plant if you want to save seed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBenefits \u0026amp; uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTall Blue gives that rare true blue for bouquets and meadows, feeds bees and butterflies, and later offers seed for finches. It mixes beautifully with poppies, daisies, and grasses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy gardeners love our cornflower seed\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur cornflower seed is heirloom, non-GMO, and untreated, chosen for strong germination and packed fresh by a licensed seed dealer based in the USA. The bulk 1 oz pack is priced for cutting gardens and meadow plantings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Organo Republic","offers":[{"title":"1oz","offer_id":45990765789391,"sku":"ORCTB_62_06","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/6437\/1919\/files\/Tall-Blue-Cornflower-Seeds-_Bachelor_s-Button_-_-Non-GMO-Heirloom-Organo-Republic-269219111.jpg?v=1788353456","url":"https:\/\/organorepublic.com\/products\/tall-blue-cornflower-seeds","provider":"Organo Republic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}