100% Certified Organic & Demeter Certified Bio-Dynamic Seed
Grown, harvested, dried and packed on Transition Farm
NOTE - WA Customers: Transition Farm Tomato, Capsicum and Chilli Seeds have been cleared for importation into Western Australia.
If ordering from Western Australia, our next batch shipment date is 18 November 2024. For more options, check the POSTAGE page.
Scabiosa 'Black Knight'
Scabiosa 'Black Knight'
Scabiosa atropurpurea
Beautiful dark maroon, almost black, flowers on strong slender stems atop easy to grow, productive plants. The abundant smaller flowers are a standout supporting bloom in cut flower displays - both in colour and pre petal burst, the “pincushion” adding structural interest . ‘Black Knight’ is a standout in the garden and design work. Beloved by bees, butterflies and pollinators.
PLEASE NOTE - We have removed the seed husk which allows this seed to be used with a vacuum seeder or a direct seeding roller. It also has increased the germination rate!
Certified Demeter Biodynamic and Certified Organic
SEED COUNT: 35 approx.
Germination: Lot#39758 92% JUN2024
Seed Raising, Growing and Harvest Information
| Plant Type | Site | Spacing | Height | Sowing Depth |
Days to Germination |
Days to Maturity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tender Annual |
Full Sun | 20-30cm apart | 70-90cm | 2-4mm | 10-14 days @ 18-21 degrees |
90-100 days |
TRANSPLANT (recommended) - Sow 4-6 weeks before last frost. Barley cover as light aids germination. Transplant to larger containers when the first true leaves appear. Harden off and transplant outside after last frost.
DIRECT SEED - After last frost. Successive plantings every 2-3 wks until late Spring gives best quality flowers and pods.
HARVESTING - for longest vase life, harvest flowers in the morning, choosing blooms that have just begun to show good color but are not yet open.
