Planting Instructions for Snapdragon Seeds
- Location: Choose a location with full sun (or partial shade in hot climates) and well-drained, fertile soil.
- When to Plant:
- Indoors: Start seeds 8–10 weeks before the last expected frost.
- Outdoors: Transplant after the danger of frost has passed, or sow directly in early spring or late fall in mild climates.
- Soil Prep: Loosen soil and mix in compost. Ideal pH is 6.2–7.0.
- Sowing Depth: Sow Todd’s Seeds Snapdragons seeds on the soil surface and press in lightly. Do not cover, as snapdragon seeds need light to germinate.
- Spacing: Thin or transplant seedlings 6–12 inches apart, depending on variety.
- Watering: Keep soil consistently moist during germination (10–21 days). Once established, water regularly but allow the top layer to dry out between waterings.
- Care:
- Pinch back young plants to encourage bushiness.
- Deadhead spent blooms to extend flowering.
- Mulch to retain moisture and reduce weeds.
- Bloom Time: Spring through fall in cooler climates, with potential for winter blooming in mild regions. Snapdragons attract pollinators and are excellent for borders and cut flower arrangements.