Stock Mix - Matthiola incana (Seeds)

1/8 teaspoon open pollinated seeds from our gardens for $4.50.
1 teaspoon open pollinated seeds from our gardens for $15.00.
 
This is a pretty mix of seeds collected from both single and double flowering plants.  
 
Stock (Matthiola incana) is a member of the Brassicaceae family, it is normally grown as a cool climate annual. It has been a favourite in cottage gardens for hundreds of years. The flowers are showy with a clove like scent. The flowers are popular cut flowers and can be dried. The flowers are also edible and be used to decorate cakes and salads.
 
Stock are very easy to grow from seed. The most important to thing to know is that Stock seeds require light to germinate. Since I like both the single and double flowers, I direct sow my seeds in autumn and mulch when the seeds germinate. For those who wish to only grow double flowers, it is best to grow your seeds in pots / trays and transplant the seedlings. Allow the seedlings to grow to at least 5cm before transplanting.
 
To learm more about growing Stock and identifying single and double plants, click here for our blog post.