SWEET ALYSSUM SEEDS

Lobularia maritima

This is the tall, fragrant species Alyssum native to coastal regions of the Mediterranean. This Alyssum can grow to 12" and possesses one of the sweetest scents in nature. Flowers are white and very attractive to predatory insects, making Alyssum an excellent companion in the vegetable garden.

The sweet scent and somewhat loose, cascading habit make this alyssum perfect for mixed patio containers. Sheer spent flowers for repeat blooms. Flowers are edible.

Read more about commercial lettuce growers utilizing the power of this special plant: https://agresearchmag.ars.usda.gov/2014/jan/lettuce/

Alyssum is easy from seed, and can be sown directly into the garden or started in flats: press seeds into moist soil (no more than a dozen seeds per cell in a 72 cell flat). Kept warm, moist and in bright light alyssum seeds will germinate within a week. Thin to around 3 seedlings per cell and transplant anytime before they've become root-bound. They can tolerate some frost, and should be transplanted along with head lettuce at the same time that you’d plant radish seeds.

Packet contains a minimum of 500 seeds.