Stock
Matthiola incana
Category: Flowers
A cool weather annual with single or double florets on a flower spike and a delectable, clove-like scent. Blooms are white, cream, pink, or lavender/purple. There is only one flower stem per plant. Fun fact: Stock is actually in the Brassica family!
How to Grow Stock
Quick Info
Depth
0.3 in
Water
1 in/week
Season
Cool
Height
1-3 ft
Germination
7-14 days
Germination Temp
65-75 °F
Sprout to Harvest
90-105 days
Soil pH
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Growing from Seed
Transplanting is recommended.
Planting Considerations
To prevent flea beetle damage, cover transplants with row cover. Plants will die back in temperatures 80°F (26°C) and above.
Harvesting
Harvest when 1/3- 1/2 of florets are open.
