Stock

Scientific Name: Matthiola incana

USDA Hardiness Zones: N/A (typically grown as an annual)

Approximate number of seeds per gram (ounce) : 600 (18,000)

Sun: full or partial sun

Water: keep soil moderately moist during germination, do not overwater

Soil: seeds should be sowed uncovered in a rich soil with regular fertilization.  Soil should be neutral to slightly alkaline

Temperature: 18 to 21 degrees Celsius (65 to 70 degrees Fahrenheit)

Spacing: 6 to 8 inches apart

Germination Time: approximately 1 to 2 weeks

Stock is a densely flowering plant with pink, white, yellow and violet, fragrant blossums that prefers cooler temperatures for blooming.  Stock typically blooms from early to mid-summer.