Balsam Tom Thumb Mix Seeds - 100 Seeds (Gulmehndi/गुलमेहंदी के बीज)

Balsam (Tom Thumb Mix) plants produce small, cup-shaped flowers on stems between glossy leaves. These beautiful flowers bloom from spring to fall and attract butterflies, birds, and bees. The plant also produces seeds that can be used for the next planting.

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Product Detail

• Seed quantity: 100 Seeds
• Where to grow: Balcony or terrace garden
• Sowing 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 (W*H)
  • 15 x 15 (W*H)

Balsam (Tom Thumb) 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 Tom Thumb 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 Tom Thumb Mix 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. 

Transplanting Of Balsam Seedlings 

Harden the seedling for a few days before transplanting as hardening helps the plant adjust to changing conditions. When the balsam plants reach a few inches tall you can transplant them into a larger pot. For healthy growth of balsam plants, a distance of about 20-22 cm 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.

Tom Thumb 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. 
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 in removing powdery mildew.

Balsam 'Tom Thumb' Blooming Time 

• Balsam 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 Flower Special Features 

• Common names - Garden balsam, rose balsam, spotted snapweed, and touch-me-not
• Scientific name - Impatiens balsamina
• Plant height - 45-75cm
• Level of growing - Easy

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