Johnny Jump-Up Seeds – Non-GMO Heirloom

containers and cottage beds, with dainty edible flowers that also delight kids and pollinators. Who it's for Perfect for container and edging gardeners, cottage-garden fans, and cooks who want a pretty edible flower. Easy and forgiving for beginners. How & when to plant Grown as a hardy annual or short-lived perennial in USDA zones 3-9. Sow in early spring or late summer for fall and spring bloom; they love cool weather. Sow about 1/8 inch deep in darkness, keep moist, and thin plants to 6-8 inches apart in full sun to part shade with rich, well-drained soil. Bloom & care Expect flowering in spring and fall, and through mild winters in warmer zones, on low plants just 6-10 inches tall. Grown for its flowers rather than food, it draws early bees and self-sows to return year after year. Shear back if it gets leggy in summer heat. One packet plants about 50 sq ft (~140 plants). Benefits & uses Johnny jump-ups are perfect for edging, window boxes and containers, and their small edible flowers make a pretty garnish on salads, cakes and desserts. They add early and late color when little else is blooming. Growing guide: New to this variety? Read our full guide, How to Grow Johnny Jump-Ups From Seed , for step by step sowing, spacing, and harvest tips.