Stock Katz Ruby

Stock, Katz Ruby, Matthiola incana – 50 seeds avg

Large, fragrant ruby-red blooms that run along a strong stem. Excellent cut flowers. Single stem per plant.

Planting Tips:

• A cool-season hardy annual that prefers full sun.
• Transplanting is recommended.
• Start seeds indoors 2-4 weeks before planting date.
• Prefers cool conditions during germination (below 70 degrees).
• Lightly cover seeds with soil.
• Allow 5-14 days to germinate.
• Space plants 4-6 apart in the garden.
• Grows to 24-32 tall. Do not pinch.
• 90-100 days to bloom.
• Winter hardy to zone 8.

Harvesting Tips:

• Make the cut at the base of the stem. Harvest when around half the flowers have opened.
• Stock is a single-stem plant and does not re-bloom.