How to grow Gomphrena

How to grow gomphrenas in a garden

Choose a spot in the garden that receives full sun and prepare the planting area well by digging in Yates Thrive Natural Blood & Bone with Seaweed.
Fill starter pots or trays with Yates Black Magic Seed Raising Mix. Sow seeds, cover, firm down and water well. Keep the soil moist so the seeds don’t dry out. Alternatively, you can sow the seeds directly where they are to grow.
Water moderately while seeds are establishing.
The seedlings are ready to transplant when they are approximately 5cm in height.
When transplanting them into your prepared garden bed, ensure seedlings are well spaced – at least 20cm apart. Water in well.
Mulch with an organic mulch, such as bark chips, woodchip or pea straw.
Feed regularly with Yates Thrive Rose & Flower Granular Plant Food. TIP: For an added boost apply Yates Thrive Roses & Flower Liquid Plant Food.

Choose a pot at least 200mm wide and deep. Position in full sun.
Fill the chosen pots with quality potting mix, such as Yates Premium Potting Mix.
Plant directly into the pot by pressing the seeds lightly into the surface of the pot.
Water moderately while seeds are establishing.
Feed every 1 to 2 weeks with Yates Thrive Roses & Flower Liquid Plant Food. TIP: For an added boost apply Yates Thrive Natural Fish & Seaweed+ Plant Food Concentrate.

Remove spent flowers to encourage further blooms.
Great as a dried flower. Pick blooms when they are fully opened and hang with their heads facing down in a cool, well-aired indoor position until they have fully dried.