{"product_id":"aster-seeds","title":"Aster Formula Mixed Colors - Flower Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003eAster Formula Mixed Colors - Flower Seeds\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFamily\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAsteraceae\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eNative region\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChina and East Asia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMature height\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30-60 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eGrowth rate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFast\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSunlight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWatering\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate, regular; avoid wetting foliage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSoil \/ mix\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFertile, well-drained loam\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFertilizer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBalanced feed every 2-3 weeks during budding\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEasy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eUses\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Grown mainly as an ornamental bedding and pot flower for vibrant winter colour. The sturdy, long-lasting blooms are excellent cut flowers for vases and are widely used in Indian floral decorations and garlands.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Sow seeds \u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;0.5 cm deep\u0026lt;\/strong\u0026gt; in trays and barely cover; germination takes \u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;7-14 days\u0026lt;\/strong\u0026gt;. Transplant seedlings at the 4-6 leaf stage to 25-30 cm spacing in pots or beds. Pinch growing tips once to encourage bushy, multi-stem plants. Flowering begins about \u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;60-75 days\u0026lt;\/strong\u0026gt; after sowing and continues for many weeks; deadhead spent blooms to prolong the display.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhen should I sow aster seeds in India?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAster is a winter annual, so sow seeds from September to November in the plains for blooms through winter and spring. In cooler hill regions you can also sow in early spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan asters be grown in pots?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, compact China asters are excellent pot plants. Use a 20-25 cm pot with fertile, well-drained soil, place it in full sun, and pinch the tips once for a bushy plant covered in flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"vedicflora","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51049673687286,"sku":"SED-FLW-ASTER-001","price":74.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0805\/4980\/6326\/files\/nurserylive-seeds-aster-formula-mixed-colors-flower-seeds-16968606449804.jpg?v=1782712293","url":"https:\/\/vedicflora.com\/products\/aster-seeds","provider":"vedicflora","version":"1.0","type":"link"}