Bachelors Button Heirloom Seeds

Packed in Resealable Long Life MylarMoisture Proof Packets10+ Year Survival Seed Viability   Category: Flower Type: Bachelors Button Variety: Mixed Colors Family: Cornflowers Botanical Name: Centaurea cyanus Hardiness Zones: 2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11 Growing Difficulty:  1 Soil PH:  6.6 – 7.8 Fertilizer Requirements:  Compost Soil Type: Well drained/Alkaline Germination (days): 7 – 14 Soil Temp for Germination: 60-70°F Lighting Conditions: Full Sun/Partial Days to Maturity:  85-90 Planting Depth:  1/2” Distance Apart (in row):  6-12” Row Spacing: 6-12” Sowing Instructions Full Sun After last frost Starting Indoors 4-6 weeks before last frost Growing Tips Cover seed with 1/2” soil and keep dark to germinate. Bachelors Button is pretty drought resistant and will self-care once started. Culinary Uses Bachelors has a sweet and spicy taste and is a natural food dye. They are mostly used as a garnish and are often used to add color to teas. Bachelors Buttons are also Great fo