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Common Names Snapdragon,
dog’s mouth, lion’s mouth, toad’s mouth
Mature
Size: 6”-48” tall and 8”-10” Wide
Season: Tender perennial
USDA Zones: 7-10
Bloom Season: July
to October
Light: Full sun to
partial shade
Soil: Well-draining
Description
Everybody loves snapdragons – old-fashioned, cool-season
annuals that produce spikes of long-lasting, sweet-smelling blooms in every
color of the rainbow, except blue. Once established, snapdragons are remarkably
self-sufficient, but planting snapdragon seeds can be tricky. Want to try your
hand at seed-grown snapdragons? Read on to learn the basics of snapdragon seed
propagation.
When to Plant Snap Dragon
Seeds
When planting snapdragon seeds, the optimum time to
start snapdragon seeds indoors is about six to ten weeks before the last frost
in spring. Snapdragons are slow-starters that germinate best in cool
temperatures. Some gardeners have good luck planting snapdragon seeds directly
in the garden. The best time for this is after the last hard frost in spring,
as snapdragons can tolerate light frost.
How to Sow Snapdragon Seeds
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Sow snapdragon seeds indoors 12 weeks before last frost
using a seed starting kit.
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Sow seeds thinly and barely press into seed starting
formula do not cover with soil.
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Keep the soil moist at 65 degrees, as snapdragons prefer cooler
soil so do not use bottom heat.
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Seedlings emerge in 8-14 days.
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As soon as the seedlings emerge, provide plenty of
light on a sunny windowsill or grow seedlings 3-4 inches beneath fluorescent
plant lights turned on 16 hours per day, off for 8 hours at night. Raise the
lights as the plants grow taller. Incandescent bulbs will not work for this
process because they will get too hot. Most plants require a dark period to
grow, do not leave lights on for 24 hours.
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Thin to one seedling per cell when they have two
sets of leaves.
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To encourage better branching, pinch the tops off
when the seedlings reach 3-4 inches tall.
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Seedlings do not need much fertilizer, feed when
they are 3-4 weeks old using a starter solution (half strength of a complete
indoor houseplant food) according to manufacturer’s directions.
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Transplant hardened-off seedlings to the garden
after the last heavy frost. Snapdragons can tolerate light frost.
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Before planting in the garden, seedling plants need
to be “hardened off”. Accustom young plants to outdoor conditions by moving
them to a sheltered place outside for a week. Be sure to protect them from wind
and hot sun at first. If frost threatens at night, cover or bring containers
indoors, then take them out again in the morning. This hardening off
process toughens the plant’s cell structure and reduces transplant shock and
scalding.
How To Grow Snapdragons
·
Keep weeds under control during the snapdragon growing season. Weeds compete
with plants for water, space and nutrients, so control them by either
cultivating often or use a mulch to prevent their seeds from germinating.
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moisture
and maintain even soil temperatures. For annuals an organic mulch of shredded
leaves lends a natural look to the bed and will improve the soil as it breaks
down in time. Always keep mulches off a plant’s stems to prevent possible rot.
·
Keep
plants well-watered during the growing season, especially during dry spells.
Plants need about 1 inch of rain per week during the growing season. Use a rain
gauge to check to see if you need to add water. It’s best to water with a drip
or trickle system that delivers water at low pressure at the soil level. If you
water with overhead sprinklers, water early in the day so the foliage has time
to dry off before evening, to minimize disease problems. Keep the soil moist
but not saturated.
·
Until
plants become established, some protection from extreme winds and direct, hot
sunlight may be necessary. Good air movement is also important.
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After
new growth appears, a light fertilizer may be applied. Keep granular
fertilizers away from the plant crown and foliage to avoid burn injury. Use low
rates of a slow release fertilizer, as higher rates may encourage root rots.
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Taller varieties may require staking.
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Remove
spent flower spikes to encourage flowering and prevent seed development.
Pinching the growing tips of plants can encourage bushiness. Snapdragons make
terrific cut flowers, and cutting the flowers encourages new blooms.
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Monitor
for pests and diseases. Check with your local Cooperative Extension Service for
pest controls recommended for your area.
·
Remove
plants after they are killed by frost in fall to avoid disease issues the
following year.
Growing Tips
·
Snapdragons
bloom best in well-drained, moist soil, in cool late-spring or early-summer
temperatures. They can tolerate light shade but bloom much better in full sun.
·
Snapdragons
tend to stop producing flowers when hot weather arrives, but they will usually
re-bloom when the weather cools off in late summer if you cut back the spent
flower stalks.
·
Snapdragons
are available in a broad range of heights, so they may be used in many ways in
the garden. Small cultivars work well as an annual ground cover, as an edging,
or in pots or window boxes. The spiky form of taller cultivars adds an
attractive accent to annual and mixed borders.
·
Tall
snapdragon cultivars also make remarkably long-lasting cut flowers.
Store Policies
All seeds will come in a resalable
plastic zip lock bag and placed in a bubble envelope so the seeds are not
damaged by shipping machines. All seed packets contain no fillers or other
weeds or seeds mixed in. Most have been harvested by hand & all test at a
high germination rate.
Seed Information
We guarantee
that all seed orders will contain the quantity ordered. Unlike many sellers who
sell seeds by weight, all seed our counts are almost always correct, as the
seeds are packaged and counted by hand. Seed packages are all double checked to
insure accuracy. We do our best and will often add extra seeds.
We are a seller that caters to
experienced gardeners. (germination and plant care information is readily
available online. Most of our listings include germination instructions, so we
do not ship growing instructions.
All My Seeds Are Sold Fresh So You Can Plant them Anytime within 2
years from Purchase
***Note: It is normal for tropical seed germination to be sporadic
from as little as 30 days to 6 months or more- so patience is required. Buyers
should do their own research for plant uses if needed.
BE PREPARED – Some Seed can be somewhat difficult to germinate – much
patience and time may be required – please don’t be wondering why the seeds
have not germinated after short periods of time. This is normal. Several months
will be needed for some seed.
Some seeds require some experience
in growing. We provide germination guidance and recommend that you do some
research before ordering if you feel unsure. Growing plants from seed is
supposed to be fun. Sometimes it is successful and sometimes not- this is the
way it is with gardening. Because we are not there to plant them, we cannot be
responsible for germination failure due to improper planting or climate
conditions. We will always send you viable seeds
Seed is a
live product which depends on many important grower skills such as proper
planting time, seed depth, type of soil, watering, light intensity, proper use
of fertilizers, weed controls, fungicides, insecticides, soil conditions, and
reasonable weather during the growing period. These factors are totally out of
the sellers control, and germination and growing results are the buyer’s
responsibility and risk.
Payment
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shopping cart. You pay for shipping on the first pack of seeds and all other
seeds ship free, if paid for all on the same order. Your shopping cart will
combine the shipping for you. We only ship in the U.S.
Shipping
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receiving payment. Shipping usually takes anywhere from 5-7 days not including
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We
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Important, Please read
All seeds have been test sown to ensure germination.
Please familiarize yourself with growing conditions and instructions for your
seeds before you plant them, as all seeds are different. Basic growing
instructions can be found under each listing.
We Cannot Guarantee how much you will be able
to grow, as too many variables come into play, soil condition, your ability to
garden, weather etc. I guarantee that they arrive as described and are in good
viable condition and the germination rates are accurate.
William (verified owner) –
The product is firmly packed.
Patrick (verified owner) –
Very well worth the money.
Henry (verified owner) –
The product is firmly packed.
David (verified owner) –
Good quality.
Daniel (verified owner) –
These seeds came right up and started producing squash. Can’t ask for more than that.