How to Plant Forget Me Not Seeds

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Pick an area that gets 3–6 hours of sunlight per day to start the seeds.. Test your garden soil for a pH of 5.5-7.5.. Water the soil before planting.

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Pick an area that gets 3–6 hours of sunlight per day to start the seeds.

Step 1

Pick an area that gets 3–6 hours of sunlight per day to start the seeds.

2

Test your garden soil for a pH of 5.5-7.5.

Step 2

Test your garden soil for a pH of 5.5-7.5.

3

Water the soil before planting.

Step 3

Water the soil before planting.

4

Sow your seeds 6-12 inches apart.

Step 4

Sow your seeds 6-12 inches apart.

5

Add a few inches of organic mulch for protection.

Step 5

Add a few inches of organic mulch for protection.

6

Select a pot with drainage holes.

Step 6

Select a pot with drainage holes.

7

Fill the container with light potting mix and water it.

Step 7

Fill the container with light potting mix and water it.

8

Plant a couple of seeds per pot.

Step 8

Plant a couple of seeds per pot.

9

Place the pot in a place with an average temperature of 65 to 70 °F (18 to 21 °C

Step 9

Place the pot in a place with an average temperature of 65 to 70 °F (18 to 21 °C).

10

Water when the top 3 inches (7.6 cm) of soil feel dry to the touch.

Step 10

Water when the top 3 inches (7.6 cm) of soil feel dry to the touch.

11

Feed with fertilizer once each spring.

Step 11

Feed with fertilizer once each spring.

12

Add 2 to 4 inches (5.1 to 10.2 cm) of rich, organic mulch to outdoor plants for

Step 12

Add 2 to 4 inches (5.1 to 10.2 cm) of rich, organic mulch to outdoor plants for extra protection.

13

Trim dead flowers and stems to encourage growth.

Step 13

Trim dead flowers and stems to encourage growth.

14

Trap or spray away pests as soon as you find them.

Step 14

Trap or spray away pests as soon as you find them.

15

Remove any plant parts with mildew or spots.

Step 15

Remove any plant parts with mildew or spots.

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