white flower seeds Organic Alyssum Seeds — 'Sweet White'

white flower seeds Organic Alyssum Seeds — 'Sweet White'Overview Fragrant and edible clusters of small white blooms. Conditions For a garden graced with the delicate beauty of Sweet Alyssum, choose a sunny location (6+ hours of direct sunlight) with well drained soil. Planting Plant seeds in early spring or fall. Use our grow calendar tool to find specific planting dates for your region! Plant 23 seeds per starter pot indoors 45 weeks before transplating and lightly pressing them into the soil. Thin to the

Overview

Fragrant and edible clusters of small white blooms.

Conditions

For a garden graced with the delicate beauty of Sweet Alyssum, choose a sunny location (6+ hours of direct sunlight) with well-drained soil.

Planting

Plant seeds in early spring or fall. Use our grow calendar tool to find specific planting dates for your region! Plant 2–3 seeds per starter pot indoors 4–5 weeks before transplating and lightly pressing them into the soil. Thin to the one strongest plant per pot when ~2" tall, and transition outside (harden) for 7 days before outdoor transplant, spacing them 6–8 inches apart. Keep the soil consistently moist, but avoid overwatering.

Care

Fertilize with a balanced, all-purpose organic fertilizer every 4–6 weeks. Deadheading (removal of old flowers) to encourage continuous flowering.

Pets and Disease

Be vigilant for pests like aphids and use organic pest control methods if needed. Here's a link to our favorite homemade insecticide soap recipe for plants!

Harvest

Harvest the charming white blooms for fresh and deliciously fragrant arrangements. They may also be used for dried arrangements.