Geranium Moody Mix

• Genus: Pelargonium (interspecific hybrid)

• Habit: Mounding, ideal for bedding, hanging baskets, containers

• Features: Large, brilliant flowers contrasting with dark green foliage

• Season: Summer blooming

• Size: Typically grows about 12–16 inches in height and spread

• Light: Full to partial sun; Moderate watering needs

🌱 Step 1 – Timing

• Best sowing period: Late winter to early spring (8–12 weeks before your last expected frost).

• Geraniums are slow to grow from seed, so early sowing gives them a head start.

🏺 Step 2 – Materials Needed

• Good-quality geranium seeds

• Seed starting tray or shallow pots

• Fine, well-draining seed-starting mix

• Clear plastic cover or humidity dome

• Spray bottle for misting

• Grow lights or a bright sunny windowsill

🌾 Step 3 – Sowing

1 Prepare the mix – Fill trays with moist, fine seed-starting soil.

2 Sow the seeds – Place one seed per cell or space them about 5 cm apart in a tray.

3 Cover lightly – Sprinkle a thin layer (~2–3 mm) of mix or vermiculite over seeds.

4 Label – Mark the variety and sowing date.

🌡 Step 4 – Germination Conditions

• Temperature: Keep between 21–24 °C (70–75 °F).

• Light: Seeds germinate better with light, so don’t bury them deep.

• Moisture: Keep soil evenly moist (not soggy) by misting.

• Germination time: Usually 7–21 days.

🌿 Step 5 – Seedling Care

• Once seedlings appear, move them to bright light or under grow lights (14–16 hours/day).

• Maintain temperatures around 18–21 °C (65–70 °F).

• Thin or transplant when seedlings have 2–3 true leaves.

🌼 Step 6 – Hardening Off

• 7–10 days before planting outdoors, gradually expose seedlings to outdoor conditions — start with a couple of hours in shade, increasing sunlight and time daily.

🌳 Step 7 – Planting Out

• When: After all danger of frost has passed.

• Spacing: 20–30 cm apart in garden beds or 1 plant per small pot.

• Site: Full sun to partial shade with well-draining soil.

💡 Tips for Success

• Don’t overwater — geraniums hate soggy roots.

• Pinch the growing tips when plants are 10–12 cm tall to encourage bushy growth.

• Remove faded flowers regularly for continuous blooming.