Chief Mix Cockscomb Celosia Seeds - Celosia, 20 seeds

Quantity: 20 Seeds / pack

Chief Mix is a cockscomb-type celosia (Celosia cristata) mix with velvety, crested flower heads in a range of bright colors. The combs hold their color for a long season and are popular for drying. Pinching young plants encourages branching and more uniform heads.

Why choose our seeds?

• Velvety, crested cockscomb heads in mixed colors
• Long-lasting color; excellent for drying
• Blooms summer into fall

How to grow Chief Mix Cockscomb Celosia seeds

Choose Your Planting Method

• Indoors: Start indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost.
• Outdoors: Direct sow after the last frost, once nights are reliably warm.

Prepare Your Materials

• Seed-starting trays or pots (if indoors)
• Well-draining seed-starting mix
• Humidity dome or clear plastic cover
• Spray bottle for misting

Sowing the Seeds

• Sow shallowly, about 1/8 inch deep, or press onto the surface; light is required for germination.
• Use individual pots or cells — celosia resents root disturbance.

Provide the Right Conditions

• Light: Light is required for germination; supplemental lighting is not necessary.
• Temperature: 70-77°F (21-25°C).
• Humidity: A humidity dome or plastic cover helps hold moisture; remove it at emergence.

Germination

• Germination typically takes 7-15 days.
• Let the surface dry slightly between waterings to avoid damping off.

Transplanting

• Transplant after all frost danger, spacing plants 8-12 inches apart.
• Avoid chilling young plants, which can trigger premature flowering.

Care Tips

• Sun: Full sun.
• Water: Water when the top inch of soil feels dry; avoid waterlogged soil.
• Fertilizer: Light feeding during the season is enough.
• When plants are 8-12 inches tall, pinch out the growing point to increase branching and even out head size.
• Deadhead spent combs to encourage more blooms.

Bloom Time:

Summer into fall; plants flower about 3 months after the seeds germinate.