Molucella Bells of Ireland Seeds (50 Seeds)

When to Plant Bells of Ireland (India)

Bells of Ireland prefers cool and mild weather.

• Best sowing season: October to February (most parts of India)
  
• Seeds can be sown most of the year, except peak summer, when high soil temperatures reduce germination.
  
• Ideal soil temperature for germination: 15–26°C
  
• Plants grow best when daytime temperatures remain cool and moderate.
  

How to Grow Bells of Ireland from Seeds

• Always direct sow seeds in pots or garden soil.
  
• Bells of Ireland has a taproot and does not tolerate transplanting.
  
• Use a large pot or grow bag at least 30 cm wide and deep.
  

Seeds Sowing Method

1. Fill the pot or grow bag with a well-draining potting mix.
   
2. Scatter the seeds on the soil surface.
   
3. Cover seeds very lightly with soil, as they need light to germinate.
   
4. Water gently using a watering can.
   
5. Keep the soil consistently moist, not soggy.
   
6. Germination time: 2–3 weeks
   

Fertilizer for Bells of Ireland

• Not a heavy feeder.
  
• Mix compost or well-rotted manure into poor soil before planting.
  
• Apply a liquid fertilizer once in early summer for stronger growth and better flowering.
  

Bells of Ireland Plant Care Tips

🌱 Soil

• Rich, moist, and well-drained soil
  

💧 Water

• Keep soil evenly moist during early growth
  
• After establishment: 2–3 cm of water per week
  

☀ Sunlight

• Full sun is ideal
  
• Plants become leggy in shade
  

🌡 Temperature

• Grows best in cool weather
  
• Can tolerate light frost
  

🐛 Pests & Diseases

• Pests: Aphids, spider mites (occasional)
  
• Disease: Cercospora leaf blight
  
  Remove infected leaves immediately to prevent spread
  

Bells of Ireland Flowering Time

• Blooms: Late spring to summer (may extend into fall in cool climates)
  
• Flowers last long after cutting
  
• Wear gloves while harvesting, as stems can irritate skin