Italian immortelle (curry herb): Sowing, planting and harvest calendar
When and how do you sow Italian immortelle outdoors?
Sow Italian immortelle, Helichrysum italicum, outdoors once conditions stay reliably mild and frost no longer threatens young seedlings. Steady warmth around 20 °C helps germination. In a cool region, sowing in a small protected container is easier to monitor than sowing directly among established border plants.
Choose a bright position and a fine, free-draining medium that is already moist. The seeds are small: scatter them thinly over the surface and press gently to ensure contact with the soil. Do not bury them deeply. Avoid large clods and strong watering that would displace seeds. If the pot stands outdoors, shelter it from heavy rain while maintaining good light.
Keep the surface slightly moist during germination, without standing water. The drought tolerance of an established shrub does not apply to germinating seeds. Watch the seedlings and separate overcrowded plants once they can be handled without tearing them. Gradually acclimatise protected seedlings to their eventual growing position. Germination speed varies, so do not judge success against a fixed deadline of only a few days. Keep checking both moisture and actual weather conditions throughout establishment.
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