Sowing
Start indoors in seed compost with a transparent cover (give it air holes, or lift it regularly). Around 20 °C until germination, then bright and cooler, 15–18 °C. Plant out after hardening off once frost risk is over. Self-seeds happily.
My varieties
| Variety | Rating | Years grown |
|---|---|---|
| Ettårig Borstnejlika F1 Sweet Red | – | – |
Take it with you
The Sweet William Guide
Coming soonEverything on this page and more, as a printable PDF: sowing to harvest, my varieties, the month-by-month schedule.
Join the letter — hear when it landsA friendly reminder: every garden plays by its own rules. Zones, soil, weather and a hundred small things decide what works — so this is how I did it and what worked for me, not a promise. Try, learn, adjust, try again.. that's half the fun anyway.