Pansy: Sowing, planting and harvest calendar
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F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Sowing outdoors
SO
SO
SO
SO
SO
Planting
P
P
P
Bloom
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
How do you sow pansies outdoors?
Choose the sowing period according to the variety and desired flowering season. Many pansies intended to flower in autumn or the following spring are sown in summer; others can be started in late winter or spring. Follow the packet and avoid very hot periods when sowing outdoors.
Prepare fine, moist, well-drained soil or a tray of seed compost. Sow thinly and cover with a very thin layer of soil or vermiculite according to the supplier’s instructions. Maintain steady moisture without soaking the growing medium.
Once seedlings are large enough, thin them or transplant carefully. Allow about 15–20 cm between plants in their final position, adjusting the distance to the variety. Watch for slugs and protect young plants from extreme conditions.
How do you plant pansies?
When do the flowers bloom?
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.
