100% Certified Organic & Demeter Certified Bio-Dynamic Seed
Grown, harvested, dried and packed on Transition Farm
NOTE - If ordering from Western Australia, please check the POSTAGE page for further information
Nigella 'White'
Nigella 'White'
Nigella sativa
Delicate foliage becomes densely covered in buds that open revealing white, multilayered petals surrounding sea anemone like stamen and an interesting seed pod. The flowers have with a great vase life and add a whimsy to bouquets.
The seed pods slowly swell into striped balloons which can be used in arrangements (fresh and dried). The seeds are edible with a delightful savoury sweetness. Succession plant every 2-4 weeks for continual harvest.
SEED COUNT: 100 approx.
Germination: Lot#32606 99% Apr 2024
Seed Raising, Growing and Harvest Information
| Plant Type | Site | Spacing | Height | Sowing Depth |
Days to Germination |
Days to Maturity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual | Full Sun | 23-30cm apart | 45cm | 3mm | 10-14 days @ 15-17°C |
70 (flowers) 85 (pods) |
Seed Raising, Growing and Harvest Information
DIRECT SEED (recommended) — Sow in early spring when soil temperatures reach 15°C. Autumn sow where winters are mild. Cover lightly with soil as light is required for germination.
TRANSPLANT — As plants are sensitive to root disturbance, sow into soil blocks. Plan to transplant within 6 weeks – before roots the edge of the blocks.
HARVEST/VASE LIFE- Harvest flowers when fully open and before seed pods begin to swell. Vase life of 5-7 days can be extended with preservative. Use the pods fresh or dried in bouquets.
