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[Beginner-Friendly] A roundup of flowers you can grow from spring sowing
Have you ever thought, “I’d like to try growing something,” when spring arrives, awash with flowers? The charm of starting gardening from sowing seeds is getting to savor the moments when tiny sprouts emerge and buds slowly swell.
That said, many people may be unsure which flowers to choose or how to grow them.
In this article, we’ll introduce plenty of flowers that are perfect for beginners sowing seeds in spring.
We’ve gathered a wide variety, so find your favorite and make your gardening debut!
[Even Beginners Can Do It] A Roundup of Flowers You Can Grow from Spring Sowing (1–10)
Marigold
Speaking of marigolds, they’re also well known thanks to Aimyon’s song, so many people might be thinking of trying to grow them.
These short plants with blooms ranging from red to yellow are not only cute to look at, but are said to have insect-repelling effects as well.
They’re easy to grow from seed, and the sowing season is right around when the cherry blossoms bloom, which makes it easy to remember.
Sow about 3 to 5 seeds together, cover them with about 5 mm of soil, and they will germinate at 20–25°C.
It’s also important not to let them dry out until they sprout.
Nadeshiko
The distinctive, beautiful shape of the petals is so charming! Let me introduce you to dianthus (nadeshiko).
Fill a planter with potting mix, sow the seeds, and water them.
About 30 days after sowing, true leaves will appear, so transplant them and keep an eye on their growth.
Buds usually form around 180 days after sowing, so use that as a general guideline.
The blooms of dianthus are vivid and gorgeous.
There are many colors and patterns—variegated designs, pale pink, deep pink, and more—so it’s exciting to see them flower.
Give them a try in your garden!
Dahlia
Gorgeous, large blooms make dahlias so beautiful! Let me introduce them.
In this video, the seeds germinated in 6 days after sowing, so under good conditions you can see noticeable growth in about a week—which is exciting.
Once the leaves start to develop, transplant them into a larger pot.
At that time, be sure to cover the stem with soil up to around the base of the leaves so the seedling doesn’t topple over in the wind.
Keep an eye on them while applying diluted Hyponex liquid fertilizer at 1:500 and sprinkling Orthene (for pest prevention).
They should bloom in about 90 to 100 days, so give them a try!
Madagascar periwinkle
If it gets enough sunlight, periwinkle (Vinca) will bloom even with little care, making it a great choice for gardening beginners.
The optimal temperature for germination is up to around 25°C, which corresponds to late April through about June.
Because it dislikes being transplanted, sow the seeds in seedling trays or small pots.
This flower belongs to the Apocynaceae family, and plants in this family dislike continuous cropping.
Avoid growing it in the same soil year after year.
Although often treated as an annual, it can overwinter if kept indoors in a warm environment during winter.
zinnia
Known by its Japanese name Hyakunichisou, the zinnia is said to bloom for a hundred days from summer through autumn, just as the name suggests.
While zinnias used to come mostly in bright colors like orange and red, breeding has produced a wide range of hues, including smoky, muted tones.
Zinnias have a taproot system, with short roots branching from a thick main root, so they dislike being transplanted.
Once planted, avoid moving them.
They are also prone to powdery mildew, a disease that looks like white powder on the surface, so take care to prevent excess humidity and poor air circulation.
Lavender
Let’s enjoy the scent and the tiny purple flowers—here’s an introduction to lavender! Place a cotton puff in a tray, then put tiny seeds, about 2 mm and as small as sesame grains, on top and cover them with another cotton puff.
Water them and wait for germination while being careful not to let them dry out.
Once they sprout, transplant them into plastic cups and watch for the growth of their true leaves.
Observing the seedlings grow slowly makes even the smallest changes exciting and uplifting, doesn’t it? Give it a try!
sunflower
Some people may think sunflowers grow too tall to raise at home, but there are many varieties—different colors, double-flowered types, and even kinds that stay around 30 cm and can be grown in pots.
They prefer well-draining soil, so pots with larger drainage holes are recommended.
It’s best to sow the seeds from mid-April to mid-May.
Just looking at sunflowers can lift your spirits, so give growing them a try.