How to grow Kiss Me Over The Garden Gate

Polygonum orientale

Growing Kiss me over the garden gate from seed

May take up to 4 weeks to germinate because seeds are very hard. 1

Transplanting Kiss me over the garden gate

Does not transplant well. If transplanting, though, be careful not to disturb the roots. Thin to 1" apart after germination. 1

As Kiss me over the garden gate is half hardy, ensure temperatures are mild enough to plant out - wait until after your last frost date to be on the safe side.

Harvesting Kiss me over the garden gate

Seeds can be harvested by clipping off most mature catkins and allowing to dry. When they are completely dry, rub catkin between your hands to separate the seeds.

Seed Saving Kiss me over the garden gate

Seed viability is three years.

How long does Kiss me over the garden gate take to grow?

These estimates for how long Kiss me over the garden gate takes to sprout, grow and harvest are from real observations from real gardeners, right around the world.

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Other names for Kiss me over the garden gate

Kiss-me-over-the-garden-gate

Polygonum orientale L.

Footnotes

1 Seed Savers Exchange packet


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