How to grow Hoary Stock

Matthiola incana

May require staking, a the blooms can be very heavy

Growing Hoary stock from seed

Sow mid summer and pot up three seedlings into a 7cm pot. Grow on, potting up as the plants mature.

Soil temperature should be kept higher than 18°C / 64°F to ensure good germination.

Transplanting Hoary stock

Plant out into final flowering position in late summer or autumn, middle to back of a sunny border

Ensure that temperatures are mild (minimum night temperatures should be around -5°C / 23°F) and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Hoary stock is a half hardy plant.

How long does Hoary stock take to grow?

These estimates for how long Hoary stock takes to sprout, grow and harvest are from real observations from real gardeners, right around the world.

Days to Germination How long does it take Hoary stock to germinate?
5 days

Average 5 days | Min 3 days | Max 19 days (8)

Days to Transplant How long until I can plant out Hoary stock?
+ 5 days

Average 5 days | Min 5 days | Max 5 days (1)

Days to Maturity How long until Hoary stock is ready for harvest / bloom?
+ 40 days

Average 40 days | Min 40 days | Max 40 days (1)

Total Growing Days How long does it take to grow Hoary stock?
= 50 days

Other names for Hoary stock

Stock

Matthiola incana (L.) W.T. Aiton

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