Balsam Bush Purple Seeds (Gulmehndi/गुलमेहंदी के बीज)

Beautiful balsam bush purple flowers bloom from spring to fall. The plant also produces seeds that can be used for the next planting. Balsam is a very easy and fast-growing flowering plant that you can plant on the balcony or terrace. Buy the best Quality Balsam Bush Purple Flower Seeds Online at the best price from www.organicbazar.net with a High Germination rate and add colors to your garden.

About this item

• Number of Balsam Bush Purple Seeds: 100 Seeds
• Where to grow: Balcony or terrace garden
• Growing season: Spring and Summer
• Method of Sowing: Seedling transplant or direct
• Germination Temperature: 21-27°C
• Germination Time: 4 to 14 days from sowing
• Blooming Time: 60-70 days (late spring to Autumn)

What size grow bag is best for Balsam?

• 12 x 12 Inch (W*H)
• 15 x 15 Inch (W*H)

Balsam Flower Growing Season In India 

Balsam is a warm-season flower that grows best in spring (February to March). In India, you can plant balsam from January to April for summer blooms and from May to June for rainy blooms.  

How To Grow Bush Purple Balsam In Pot  

Usually, the balsam is planted by seedling transplant method but you can also start it directly. Do not sow the balsam seeds in cold soil otherwise, the seeds will not germinate well. The balsam seeds germinate best in temperatures between 21-27°C. 

Balsam Bush Purple Seeds Sowing Method 

Take a seedling tray and fill it with potting mix. Spread the seeds on the soil and press them gently with your hand. Water the soil through a watering can and keep them moist. Seeds need lights to germinate, so keep the seedling tray in a sunny location. Balsam seeds germinate for about 4-14 days.
When the balsam plants reach a few inches tall you can transplant them into a larger pot or grow bag. For healthy growth of balsam plants, a distance of about 8-8 inches should be maintained between the two plants.

Best Fertilizer For Balsam Flowering Plant 

To keep the balsam plant healthier and more blooming, add a slow-release compost or balanced fertilizer during the growing season.

Bush Purple Balsam Flowering Plant Care Tips 

Soil - Use rich, well-drained, and loamy soil for planting balsam flowers.
Water - Balsam really needs water to thrive, it can grow on hot summer days but will die or not flower without water. Keep the soil consistently moist during the growing season. Also, do not over-water the plant.
Sunlight - Balsam can grow well in 6-8 hours of full sunlight as well as 3-4 hours of partial shade. If you are living in an area with hot summer, a little afternoon shade is best for balsam. 
Temperature - The best growing temperature for balsam flowering plants is 21-29°C.  
Common pests or diseases - No serious pests are found in balsam plants but the plants can become infected with powdery mildew. A spray of baking soda with water is effective to remove powdery mildew.

Balsam Bush Purple Blooming Time 

• Balsam bush purple flowers bloom 60-70 days after sowing and the bloom period lasts for 15-20 days. 
• Usually, balsam blooms from late spring to Autumn, but may bloom slowly on cold winter days. 

Balsam Bush Flower Special Features 

• Common name - Garden balsam, rose balsam, spotted snapweed, and touch-me-not
• Scientific name - Impatiens balsamina
• Plant height - 16 to 24 inches
• Level of growing - Easy

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