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Balsam growing guide

Warm-season flower related to impatiens, with colourful blooms on upright stems. Handles humid gardens well.

Balsam
Wikimedia Commons · Yercaud-elango · CC BY-SA 4.0
7-14 daysGermination
70-100 daysHarvest
30 cmSpacing
0.5 cmSow depth
PartSun
TenderFrost
2.5 cm/weekWater
6-7pH

Planting calendar by climate

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ClimateSowTransplant / PlantHarvest
TropicalJan - DecJan - DecJan - Dec
SubtropicalMar - OctApr - OctMay - Dec
MediterraneanMar - OctApr - OctMay - Dec
TemperateFeb - AprMay - JunJun - Oct
CoolMar - MayMay - JunJul - Oct
AridMar - MayApr - MayMay - Sep

Good companions

Leafy Greens, Herbs

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Growing note

Best with afternoon shade in hot climates.

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