- Cleome can be tricky to germinate successfully and needs warmth to thrive once established.
- Seed should be chilled for 5-7 days in a standard refrigerator prior to sowing.
- Sow in fine well drained seed compost, barely covering the seed with growing medium.
- The best time to sow is 4-5 weeks prior to the last frost in your area.
- They require temperature fluctuations to germinate. Best placed in high warmth (75-80F) during the day and taken out over night and kept at 60-65F (room temp).
- Germination averages 10-14 days in conditions are correct.
- Once the first leaves have formed prick out to trays and grow on in cooler conditions.
- Avoid placing outdoors unless under glass until the weather and soil has warmed.
- Protect from slugs / snails until well established.





