Seasonwarm
Sun6+ hours
Plant spacing12 in
Container depth8 in
Start here
Plant in warm soil with at least six hours of sun.
Keep it going
Pinch tips before flowers form for a bushier plant.
Layout notes
Plan for the whole plant.
Leave about 18 inches between rows. The listed spacing is a starter distance for common varieties, so check seed packets or plant labels if your cultivar says otherwise.
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This page is a maintained starter guide, not a diagnosis or local planting-date guarantee. Check your local Extension service and plant label before making seasonal or treatment decisions.
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