Paracress Seeds - Acmella Oleracea, 20 seeds

Quantity: 20 Seeds / pack

Paracress (Acmella oleracea) is grown for its unusual cone-shaped flower heads with red-tipped centers on spreading plants. It adds an exotic, textural accent to beds and containers.

Why choose our seeds?

• Unusual cone-shaped blooms with red centers
• Spreading habit suited to beds and containers
• Distinctive texture in mixed plantings

How to grow Paracress seeds

Choose Your Planting Method

• Indoors: Start seeds 6-8 weeks before the last frost.
• Outdoors: Sow after the last frost in warm soil.

Prepare Your Materials

• Seed-starting trays or pots (if indoors)
• Well-draining potting mix
• Spray bottle for misting

Sowing the Seeds

• Surface sow; do not cover, as light aids germination.
• Mist gently to settle the seeds.

Provide the Right Conditions

• Light: Bright light
• Temperature: 72-79°F (22-26°C)

Germination

• Seedlings typically emerge in 7-21 days.
• Keep the mix evenly moist until germination.

Transplanting

• Move seedlings out after all frost danger has passed; harden off first.
• Space plants about 12 inches apart.

Care Tips

• Sun: Full sun in a warm, sheltered spot
• Water: Keep soil moist but well-drained
• Fertilizer: Light feeding once a month
• Pinch young plants to encourage branching

Bloom Time:

Summer to fall.