Balsam Peppermint Sticks seeds pack of 8-10 seeds Imported

Balsam Peppermint Sticks A lovely red-and-white mottled balsam variety that really makes a beautiful statement in the garden. Splashy color over a long period on upright 2-foot- tall lovely, edible plants. Fast blooming direct from seed. The flavorful greens are cooked into curries and other dishes and are an excellent source of calcium and vitamins A and C.

Plant Height: 14″ – 20″

Flowers Bloom: Long flowering, from summer through fall.

Balsam Peppermint Sticks Plant Propagation:

Balsam are grown from seed. They can be directly seeded into your flower garden, or seeded indoors in trays or flats for transplanting later. Sow indoor starts about 6 weeks before the last frost. Keep soil moist while germinating.

Sow seeds early in the season, and cover with 1/8″ of soil. Water thoroughly. It is important to keep the soil moist during the germination period.

Balsam will begin to produce a continuous, profusion of flowers by early to mid-summer, and all the way to frost.

Days to Germination: 10 – 15

How to Grow Balsam:

Balsam likes full to partial sun. Shade the plants from afternoon sun, especially in hot regions.

They prefer a rich, well drained soil. Space plants 12-18 inches apart. Water them during dry periods, once or twice per week. Don’t allow the roots to remain wet. Add a general purpose fertilizer regularly for optimum growth.

Once established, Balsam will grow well and bloom continuously well into fall. Annual varieties are susceptible to frost.