Cramer's Series Cockscomb is the very best for fresh and dry use. The Lemon Lime, Burgundy and Rose all hold their color when air dried. Loves it hot and dry. Held by growers as the best drying cockscomb available.
Full sun
36"H
Summer annual
75 seeds in each pack
Available in Lemon Lime, Rose and Burgundy
Plant seeds directly in the garden or start indoors for an earlier start
Soil Blockers: use small blocker
Plant after danger of frost has past and the soil has begun to warm, typically a couple of weeks after the last frost date
Do not cover seed
5-10 days to germinate
Pinch plants to two sets of leaves when 12" tall to encourage branching
Harvest heads when fully developed, but before going to seed
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