Full Sun
Medium
Will probably need caging/trellising.
Blondkopfchen likes a position of full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Blondkopfchen is thought of as tender, so remember to wait until your soil is warm and the night time temperature is well above freezing before moving outside. Blondkopfchen requires a loamy soil with a ph of 5.0 - 6.0 - it grows best in moderately acidic soil to weakly acidic soil.Start seeds indoors six weeks before last frost date.
Try to aim for a seed spacing of at least 2.60 feet (80.0 cm) and sow at a depth of around 0.78 inches (2.0 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 12°C / 54°F to ensure good germination.By our calculations, you should look at sowing Blondkopfchen about 42 days before your last frost date.
Transplant out when around 15cm (6 inches) high. Plant to first set of leaves to promote strong roots.
Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Blondkopfchen is a tender plant.By our calculations, you should look at planting out Blondkopfchen about 14 days after your last frost date.
Blondkopfchen means “Little Blonde Girl” in German.
An heirloom of German origin.
If you are growing out heirlooms for seed, be cautious of planting too close to Blondkopfchen. It produces a very large amount of pollen, often enough to discolor the ground around the plant and coat your hands and clothing if you brush against it.
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