


Matthiola incana

Matthiola incana

Limonium sinuatum

Zinnia elegans

Helianthus annuus

Matthiola incana

Antirrhinum majus

Antirrhinum majus

Cosmos bipinnatus

Delphinium consolida

Zinnia elegans

Matthiola incana

Matthiola incana

Limonium sinuatum

Phlox drummondii

Cosmos bipinnatus

Zinnia elegans

Zinnia elegans

Antirrhinum majus

Zinnia elegans

Antirrhinum majus
In growing Stock, two things are most important.
First, even though it is summer Stock (Matthiola incana), Stock grows in lower temperatures (15 - 20 °C). It therefore blooms in spring and autumn. Growing Stock during the summer is not really possible.
Second, the term double-flowered often appears with Stock; e.g., the Katz series is 50% double-flowered. In effect, this means that only 50% of the plants will be double. Seedlings can be selected, however, it is a relatively complex process and in the past, we didn't have much success with it on the farm. Therefore, we find it best to count on the fact that some Stocks will bloom single and to incorporate them cleverly into bouquets.
We always start Stock indoors. Sow 1 seed per cell of the plug tray. Sow on the surface of the substrate and cover with a layer of vermiculite.
At a temperature of 20 - 22 °C, Stock germinates in 3 - 5 days. Beware, conversely, too high a temperature (over 25 °C) reduces germination in Stock.
Stock spends 4 - 5 weeks in the plug tray before growing into a seedling that you can plant in the bed.
Before transplanting, we recommend hardening off the Stock seedlings. Move them outside (outside the window) even with the tray so they are exposed to outdoor conditions. During hardening off, the seedlings strengthen beautifully and will then tolerate transplanting better.
Attention, we do not pinch Stock! We offer (so far) only single-stem varieties (Katz, Iron), and pinching would cause the Stock not to bloom. Stock is therefore grown as single-stemmed, i.e., 1 seed = 1 plant = 1 stem.
Because Stocks are grown as single-stemmed, a more intensive spacing is used. Seedlings are planted 12 cm apart. Here, we have beds 90 cm wide, so we plant a total of 7 rows per bed, and in the row, the seedlings are 12 cm apart.
With Stock, it is most important to remember that they need lower temperatures (ideally 15 - 20 °C). So if you grow Stocks in a polytunnel, don't forget to ventilate regularly and try to keep the temperature below 20 °C.
Even though Stock does not react to day length, higher temperatures and longer days can cause premature flowering in Stock. This is, by the way, why it is difficult to grow Stock in summer. It will bloom for you while barely 15 cm tall.
After transplanting, water the bed thoroughly. Maintain regular watering for Stock so they root properly and grow in height. Don't forget to fertilize regularly. Once Stocks start to bloom, you can reduce watering.
If you are a professional and grow Stock for cutting, we recommend support, or netting, through which the Stocks will grow. Without support, it can happen that the stems will be bent and otherwise twisted. For beautifully straight stems, netting is a necessity.
If growing Stock for cutting, it is harvested with the roots. Simply pull the whole plant out of the bed.
We offer a total of three series of Stock that have proven themselves on our farm and that we like to grow.
More robust stems, more delicate but ultimately higher quality, higher percentage of doubles compared to the Katz series.
Very early Stock, simple to grow, we recommend it to everyone starting with growing summer Stock.
Great cultivar that offers a wider color palette compared to the Cheerful series. Very simple to grow, withstands temperature fluctuations, irregular irrigation. Recommended for beginnings.
The information given is based on our experience, please use it as a guide only. Times may vary depending on the season, climate, location, sowing and transplanting dates and possibly also the conditions in the greenhouse/greenhouse. We always recommend testing how the plant performs in your conditions. Please do not take this as a guarantee.







Matthiola incana

Matthiola incana

Matthiola incana

Matthiola incana

Matthiola incana

Matthiola incana

Matthiola incana

Matthiola incana

Matthiola incana

Matthiola incana

Matthiola incana

Matthiola incana

Cosmos bipinnatus

Cosmos bipinnatus

Cosmos bipinnatus

Cosmos bipinnatus

Daucus carota

Cosmos bipinnatus

Cosmos bipinnatus

Zinnia elegans

Centaurea cyanus

Cosmos bipinnatus

Cosmos bipinnatus

Cosmos bipinnatus

Zinnia elegans

Saponaria vaccaria

Centaurea cyanus

Helianthus annuus

Limonium sinuatum

Centaurea cyanus

Cosmos bipinnatus

Delphinium consolida