Achillea – Golden Yarrow

Growing tips

Conditions of germination:

• sowing depth: sow on the surface (press the seeds lightly into the soil without covering them) or up to 5 mm maximum (needs light to germinate)
• optimal temperatures for germination: 15 to 21 ºC
• time for germination: 14 to 28 days, the use of a heating mat can accelerate germination

When to sow:

• Indoor sowing 8 to 10 weeks before the last frost date in your area OR
• direct seeding after last frost in spring; can also be seeded in fall

Sowing technique: in pocket

• In the same hole, sow 3 to 5 seeds spaced 1 to 2 cm apart; when the seeds have germinated and the seedlings have reached a height of 5 cm, keep only the best plants.

Transplant outdoors (for seedlings started indoors):

• Acclimate seedlings outdoors and then transplant after the last frost in your area.

Distance in the garden:

• between plants: 30-60 cm
• between rows: 60 cm

Height of the plants: 60 to 120 cm

Soil: all types, well drained

Exposure: full sun

Flowering: end of June to September (summer and autumn)

Maturation: the second year

Average life span of seeds: 3 to 4 years

Specificities:

• beautiful cut flowers
• hardiness zone: 2 or 3