Last Updated on March 9, 2022 by Real Men Sow
Cornflowers can be grown in any good garden soil, given that it’s growing under full sun. Its young seedlings can tolerate freezing temperatures, that’s why you can plant them in early spring or in autumn. You can encourage them for fast growth by mixing balanced organic fertilizer into the soil before planting the seeds.
Cornflower As Companion Plant
As part of our companion plant list, cornflowers are tall and upright, which makes them easy to fit into tight spaces. You can find cornflower nectar in many places around the garden. It is a popular food source for beneficial insects and is a favorite food source.
Spacing
Single Plants: 20cm (7″) each way
Rows: 20cm (7″) with 20cm (7″) row gap
Sow and Plant Cornflowers
To get early summer bloom, sow cornflowers in the spring from early to mid-spring. In milder climates, you can also sow cornflowers in the fall. Plant seeds in soil or containers 2 inches (5 cm) apart, and 1 1/2 inches (1 cm) deep. In all directions, space seeds between 6 and 8 inches (20cm)
Harvesting Cornflowers
Cornflowers are great cut flowers. When they are no longer attractive, pull them up in the middle to late summer. From July to mid-October, you can begin harvesting them.
Troubleshooting
Rabbits might eat cornflowers in spring when food is scarce.
