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Tom Thumb Blend Balsam Seeds
Family: Balsaminaceae
Native: Exact origin unknown, possibly India
Hardiness: Annual
Exposure: Part shade. Balsam will adapt to a wide range of light from morning sun to nearly full shade. Where summers are hot, afternoon shade is especially important.
Bloom Period: Spring and summer
Plant Dimensions: 12"-16" tall; 12" wide
Variety Info: 3/4"-1" double blooms in shades of violet, white, salmon, rose, and scarlet.
When to Sow Outside: 1 to 2 weeks after your average last frost date.
When to Start Inside: RECOMMENDED. 6 to 8 weeks before your average last frost date. Ideal soil temperature for germination is 65°-70°F.
Days to Emerge: 7 -14 days
Seed Depth: 1/8"
Seed Spacing: A group of 3 seeds every 12"
Thinning: When 1" tall, thin to 1 every 12"
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