Nigella

Season

Sow seeds in spring

Name

Nigella

Common Name

Love-in-a-Mist

Description

Nigella is a traditional cottage garden plant that is really easy to grow and has very pretty seed heads.

Growing Tips

Growing conditions

Love-in-a-mist seeds prefer a sunny position.

When to grow

Sow indoors February–April
Sow outdoors April–June and in September
    

What you need:

• Packet of Nigella seeds
• Seed trays
• Seed compost
• Plant label
• Unheated greenhouse or cold frame
• Gardening gloves
• How to grow

What you need to do:

1. Fill your tray with seed compost.
2. Sprinkle the seeds thinly over the surface and cover with a thin layer of compost.
3. When the seedlings are large enough to handle, transplant them into another tray about 5cm apart.
4. Plant outside from April onwards, spacing 15cm apart.