Sweet William: Sowing, planting and harvest calendar
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F
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A
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Sowing indoors
SI
SI
SI
Sowing outdoors
SO
SO
Planting
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P
Bloom
B
B
B
How do you sow Sweet William under cover?
Sow in trays or small pots under bright, ventilated cover in free-draining seed compost. For biennial growing, sow in late spring or summer; early sowing for flowers that year depends on the variety.
Sow thinly and cover lightly as directed on the packet. Keep compost moist without soaking it; temperature and emergence time vary. Transplant when seedlings have a few true leaves and are easy to handle.
Harden plants off gradually before planting outside. Space about 20–30cm apart according to variety. A deep container or stake is not always needed.
How do you sow Sweet William outdoors?
How do you plant Sweet William?
When does Sweet William flower?
How to care for this plant
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Remove faded flowers
To encourage further flowering, remove faded flowers with their short stalks without damaging buds. Leave any heads you want to set seed or keep for wildlife.
