Quick Facts
Scientific Name | Moluccella laevis |
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Colour | Green |
Days To Maturity | 90 - 110 days |
Seeds Per Packet | 70 |
Sowing Time | March & April or September & October |
Life Cycle | Annual |
Price
ZAR65.00
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Bells of Ireland
Bells of Ireland is a half-hardy annual that produces unusual pale green to emerald green, funnel-shaped “bells” along green stems in summer.
Colour |
Green
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Scientific Name |
Moluccella laevis
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Height |
80cm
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Days To Maturity |
90 - 110 days
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Life Cycle |
Annual
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Light Preferences |
Sun
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Sowing Time |
March & April or September & October
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Days To Germination |
10 - 20 days. For the best germination, chill seeds for 1 - 2 weeks at 2-4 degrees celsius before sowing
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Planting Space |
15cm
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Planting Tip |
Direct seed or plant in germination trays, covering with 3mm of growing mix. Keep moist till germinated. Plant out after 4 weeks
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Pinch |
Pinching is not necessary
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Seeds Per Packet |
70
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Uses |
Fresh cut flower, back of beds, borders, or cottage gardens
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Netting |
No plant netting needed
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Harvesting Tips |
Harvest blooms once the green bells start to form along the stem. Remove leaves from the lower half of the stem because they often yellow
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Germination |
Intermediate
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