{"title":"Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003eSPERLI seeds for balcony, bed, windowsill and greenhouse – selected, popular varieties in the original seed packet. Each variety tells its own story: the plant’s origin, uses and meaning, plus a profile and a short sowing guide.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTo turn seeds into strong plants, every variety lists the matching GREEN24 seed compost, propagation supplies such as peat pellets or the propagator, the right compost for potting on and the matching specialist fertiliser.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions about sowing\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhen does sowing start?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTomatoes, chillies, peppers and geraniums are started indoors from January to April, most summer flowers and herbs from March to May. Sowing directly outdoors follows the last frosts, usually from mid-May. Each variety’s profile gives the exact period.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhich compost do I need for sowing?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor germination, a fine, low-nutrient seed compost. Only once the young plants are strong do they move into richer compost such as herb, vegetable or flower compost.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow long is the delivery time?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe deliver seeds within 1–2 weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cnav class=\"green24-subcategories\" aria-label=\"Subcategories\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSubcategories\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/saatgut-blumensamen\"\u003eFlower seeds\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/saatgut-kraeutersamen\"\u003eHerb seeds\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/saatgut-gemuesesamen\"\u003eVegetable seeds\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/saatgut-exoten\"\u003eExotics from seed\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/blumensamen-zum-verschenken\"\u003eSeeds to give as gifts\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/nav\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"sperli-88030-bienengarten","title":"SPERLI Bienengarten – Flower Seed Mix","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn annual flower mix as a food source for bees and other insects, 150 to 200 cm tall – one packet is enough for about 10 m².\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe story\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eOrigins \u0026 history\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe idea of a garden for bees is as old as beekeeping itself: in monasteries and on farms, hives have always stood among flowering plants. In tidy modern landscapes, many insects now lack a continuous supply of flowers from early summer into autumn. Mixes like this one aim to close that gap on a small scale.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eUses\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom June to September the bed offers food for bees, bumblebees and other beneficial insects. At 150 to 200 cm tall it becomes a tall, colourful island of flowers in the garden. No fertiliser is needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMeaning\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSince antiquity the bee has been a symbol of diligence and community. A large share of our crops and wild plants depend on pollination by insects.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eA thought for giving\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBees fly from flower to flower and pass on what they have received. A bee garden is a gift that spreads invisibly.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContents:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 packet for approx. 10 m²\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e mixture\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLife cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e annual\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 150–200 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e sunny, partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSow outdoors:\u003c\/strong\u003e April–June\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e June–September\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10–20 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination time:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7–14 days\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeed type:\u003c\/strong\u003e loose seed\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to sow\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003col\u003e\u003cli\u003eBroadcast from April to June over finely crumbled soil; the BERGER Pflanzkelle (hand trowel) helps to loosen it.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003ePress the seeds in lightly and keep moist until germination.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eAt 10 to 20 °C they germinate in 7 to 14 days.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eSun or partial shade, without fertiliser; one packet is enough for about 10 m².\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDelivery time: 1–2 weeks.\u003c\/strong\u003e Manufacturer: SPERLI GmbH. Seeds, not a plant – the image shows the original packet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/saatgut\"\u003eDiscover more seeds\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SPERLI","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":60007737295232,"sku":"SPERLI-88030","price":3.59,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/2868\/5696\/files\/sperli-88030-original-gross.jpg?v=1790772104"},{"product_id":"sperli-87895-schleich-dich-saatband","title":"SPERLI Schleich Dich – Saatband","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 5-metre seed tape with colourful flowers, 50 to 100 cm tall – intended, following Sperli’s idea, as a flowering barrier along the edge of a bed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe story\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eOrigins \u0026 history\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGardeners have always tried to protect their beds with plants: in the cottage garden, herbs and flowers edged the vegetable beds, often in the hope of keeping unwelcome visitors away. The ‘Schleich Dich’ seed tape takes up this old idea. Whether and how far such a row of flowers affects slugs and snails depends on the individual garden and cannot be promised.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eUses\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe seed tape makes sowing easy: the seeds are already spaced within the tape, so you simply lay it in the drill. This creates a row of flowers along beds or paths that blooms from July to October. It needs no fertiliser.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMeaning\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe name ‘Schleich Dich’ – roughly ‘clear off’ – is tongue-in-cheek: it addresses the snail directly, yet above all it is an invitation to more flowers along the edge of the bed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eA thought for giving\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA seed tape draws a line along which the garden reorganises itself. Sometimes a friendly, flowering boundary says more than a wall.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContents:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 metres\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLife cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e annual\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50–100 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e sunny, partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSow outdoors:\u003c\/strong\u003e April–June\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e July–October\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1–2 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10–20 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination time:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14–21 days\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRow spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeed type:\u003c\/strong\u003e seed tape\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to sow\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003col\u003e\u003cli\u003eFrom April to June, draw a drill 1 to 2 cm deep with the BERGER Pflanzkelle (hand trowel), lay the tape in it and cover with soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eFirm in well and keep evenly moist so that the tape does not dry out.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eAt 10 to 20 °C the seeds germinate in 14 to 21 days.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eLay out as a row along the edge of a bed in sun or partial shade, without fertiliser; with several tapes, leave 30 cm between rows.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDelivery time: 1–2 weeks.\u003c\/strong\u003e Manufacturer: SPERLI GmbH. 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Many of today’s summer flowers only reached Europe from the Americas, Africa and Asia from the 16th century onwards. A balcony mix carries this tradition on in miniature: variety in just a few centimetres of soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eUses\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe flowers are a source of food for beneficial creatures and insects and bring life to balcony and terrace. As the mix is fragrant, it deserves a spot near your seating area or by a window. Balcony \u0026amp; Flowering Plant Compost and Window Box Fertiliser keep it well supplied through the long flowering season until October.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMeaning\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFlowers at the window have always been a greeting to the street: they show that someone lives here who cares.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eA thought for giving\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIn a mix, every plant blooms in its own way and in its own time – only together do they make the picture. 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Seeds, not a plant – the image shows the original packet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/saatgut\"\u003eDiscover more seeds\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SPERLI","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":60007737590144,"sku":"SPERLI-88046","price":3.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/2868\/5696\/files\/sperli-88046-original-gross.jpg?v=1790772118"},{"product_id":"sperli-88042-sommerbluetenpracht","title":"SPERLI Sommerblütenpracht – Flower Seed Mix","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn annual summer flower mix for cutting: colourful blooms from June to October at 80 to 100 cm, one packet for about 3 m².\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe story\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eOrigins \u0026 history\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe idea behind the mix comes from the cottage garden, where flowers for the vase always stood between vegetables and herbs. 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Seeds, not a plant – the image shows the original packet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/saatgut\"\u003eDiscover more seeds\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SPERLI","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":60007803224448,"sku":"SPERLI-87708","price":0.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/2868\/5696\/files\/sperli-87708-original-vorderseite.jpg?v=1790771549"},{"product_id":"sperli-87811-bienen-mix","title":"SPERLI Bienen-Mix","description":"\u003cp\u003eA perennial mix for bees, 50 to 100 cm tall, flowering from July to October and staying in the same place for years – for about 5 m².\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe story\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eOrigins \u0026 history\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerennial flowering areas recall old meadows and field margins that grew in the same place for many years. Once they were taken for granted; today they have become rare. This perennial mix builds on that idea: sow once and let it flower for years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eUses\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe mix is intended as food for bees and other insects, especially from late summer into October. It suits sunny to partly shaded spots that are not dug over every year. It needs no fertiliser.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMeaning\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn old folk custom, bees were treated almost as members of the family: people would ‘tell the bees’ when someone in the household was born, married or died.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eA thought for giving\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA perennial mix returns to the same place year after year. Like a good friendship you can look forward to again every summer.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContents:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 packet for approx. 5 m²\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e mixture\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLife cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e perennial\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50–100 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e sunny, partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSow outdoors:\u003c\/strong\u003e April–June\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e July–October\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1–2 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15–20 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination time:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14–28 days\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeed type:\u003c\/strong\u003e loose seed\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to sow\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003col\u003e\u003cli\u003eSow directly outdoors from April to June, broadcasting over soil loosened with the BERGER Pflanzkelle (hand trowel).\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eWork the seeds in 1 to 2 cm deep and keep evenly moist.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eAt 15 to 20 °C they germinate in 14 to 28 days.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eSun or partial shade, without fertiliser, with about 60 cm between plants; one packet is enough for about 5 m².\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDelivery time: 1–2 weeks.\u003c\/strong\u003e Manufacturer: SPERLI GmbH. 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Seeds, not a plant – the image shows the original packet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/saatgut\"\u003eDiscover more seeds\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SPERLI","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":60185135153536,"sku":"SPERLI-83275","price":5.49,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/2868\/5696\/files\/00083275-000-00-vs.jpg?v=1792682619"},{"product_id":"sperli-81944-bio-blockpaprika-bendigo-f1","title":"SPERLI BIO Blockpaprika F1","description":"\u003cp\u003eOrganic seed for red block peppers to eat fresh: sturdy plants of 60–100 cm for raised beds and tubs, harvested from August to October.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe story\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eOrigins \u0026 history\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePeppers come from Central and South America; in Mexico they were grown thousands of years ago. Columbus brought the pods to Spain in 1493. By way of the Balkans the plant reached Hungary, still regarded as the land of paprika – the word “paprika” itself reached us by way of Hungarian.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eUses\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eRed block peppers are delicious fresh in salads, as crudités or stuffed and baked. In a tub on a sunny balcony the plant with its fruits is ornamental too. It likes a warm, sheltered spot best.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMeaning\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn Hungary paprika is a matter of national pride. It was there, in the 1930s, that Albert Szent-Györgyi extracted vitamin C in large quantities from peppers, and in 1937 he received the Nobel Prize.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eA thought for giving\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA pepper starts out green and only turns bright red with time. 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The word Peperoni comes from Italian; there, however, “peperone” means the large sweet pepper, while the hot pods are called “peperoncino”. In German, Peperoni became the name for the long fruits.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eUses\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eHot peppers can be used fresh, pickled or dried and add spice to many dishes. In a tub on a sunny patio, a plant with fruits in different colours is also an eye-catcher. Plenty of sun and warmth are essential.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMeaning\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Forajido” is Spanish for outlaw or bandit – a tongue-in-cheek name for a pod that refuses to commit to a single colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eA thought for giving\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA bandit among peppers that follows no rule of colour. 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Seeds, not a plant – the image shows the original packet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/saatgut\"\u003eDiscover more seeds\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SPERLI","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":60185136103808,"sku":"SPERLI-83799","price":2.79,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/2868\/5696\/files\/00083799-000-00-vs.jpg?v=1792682619"},{"product_id":"sperli-84855-kuechenkraeuter-saatscheibe","title":"SPERLI Küchenkräuter – Saatscheiben","description":"\u003cp\u003eFive seed discs with kitchen herbs for the pot: lay them down, cover, keep moist – and harvest fresh greens from May to November.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe story\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eOrigins \u0026 history\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eKitchen herbs have accompanied people since the very first gardens. Many of our familiar herbs come from the Mediterranean and crossed the Alps with the Romans and later with monks. In medieval monastery gardens they grew in neat beds right next to the kitchen.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eUses\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA pot of herbs on the windowsill or balcony turns simple dishes into something special: a few fresh leaves over salad, soup, quark or potatoes. The mix contains both annual and perennial herbs – so the pot stays in use for a long time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMeaning\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOn the island of Reichenau in Lake Constance, the monk Walahfrid Strabo described his monastery garden in a poem, the “Hortulus”, in the 9th century. It is regarded as one of the oldest garden books in Europe – a tribute to what grows in small beds.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eA thought for giving\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eOn a seed disc, many seeds lie close together and grow into a pot full of herbs. What germinates together grows rich together.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContents:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 seed discs\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLife cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e annual, perennial\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e sunny, partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable for containers:\u003c\/strong\u003e yes (pot)\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSow outdoors:\u003c\/strong\u003e March–June\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e May–November\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5–1 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15–20 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination time:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14–21 days\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRow spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeed type:\u003c\/strong\u003e seed discs\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to sow\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003col\u003e\u003cli\u003eSow from March to June, ideally in a pot with Anzuchterde or herb compost.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eLay one seed disc on the soil, cover thinly (0.5–1 cm) and keep moist.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eAt 15–20 °C the seeds germinate in 14–21 days.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003ePlace the pot in sun or partial shade and keep the soil evenly moist.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDelivery time: 1–2 weeks.\u003c\/strong\u003e Manufacturer: SPERLI GmbH. Seeds, not a plant – the image shows the original packet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/saatgut\"\u003eDiscover more seeds\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SPERLI","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":60185136365952,"sku":"SPERLI-84855","price":2.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/2868\/5696\/files\/00084855-000-00-vs.jpg?v=1792682620"},{"product_id":"sperli-84137-gartenkresse-einfache-gruene","title":"SPERLI Gartenkresse Einfache Grüne","description":"\u003cp\u003eGarden cress germinates in just 5–10 days and stays under 10 cm – the fastest green for windowsill, pot and raised bed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe story\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eOrigins \u0026 history\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGarden cress probably comes from Western Asia and the Middle East and has been cultivated since antiquity. It reached Central Europe by way of the Mediterranean. 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Those who know their roots know what they have grown from.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContents:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 packet for approx. 8 plants\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Solanum pimpinellifolium\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLife cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e annual\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 200–300 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e sunny, partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSow indoors:\u003c\/strong\u003e February–April\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e July–October\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5–1 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20–25 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination time:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7–14 days\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRow spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeed type:\u003c\/strong\u003e loose seed\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to sow\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003col\u003e\u003cli\u003eStart indoors from February to April, in seed compost in the Anzuchthaus PRO24 propagator.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eSow seeds 0.5–1 cm deep; at 20–25 °C they germinate in 7–14 days.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eFrom mid-May, plant out in the bed in sun to partial shade, with generous spacing of 100 × 100 cm.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eWork in peat-free Gemüseerde (vegetable compost), give a sturdy support and feed with Tomaten-Dünger (tomato fertiliser).\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDelivery time: 1–2 weeks.\u003c\/strong\u003e Manufacturer: SPERLI GmbH. Seeds, not a plant – the image shows the original packet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/saatgut\"\u003eDiscover more seeds\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SPERLI","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":60230539477376,"sku":"SPERLI-83235","price":2.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/2868\/5696\/files\/sperli-83235-originalpackung.jpg?v=1793096928"},{"product_id":"sperli-81849-chili-habanero-orange","title":"SPERLI Chili Habanero Orange","description":"\u003cp\u003eOrange habanero fruits after white flowers: an open-pollinated chilli for raised beds and tubs, harvested from August to October – seed for around 12 plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe story\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eOrigins \u0026 history\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eHabanero means “the one from Havana” – the name recalls Cuba, although these chillies are now grown mainly on Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula. Like all chillies it comes from the Americas, where people have cultivated hot pods for thousands of years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eUses\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eHabaneros are among the very hot chillies; used sparingly they season salsas, sauces and marinades. Wear gloves when cutting them and keep your hands away from your eyes. In a tub, the bright orange fruits adorn any sunny spot.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMeaning\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn 1912 the American pharmacist Wilbur Scoville devised a method of measuring the heat of chillies. His Scoville scale is still the standard today – and the habanero sits high up on it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eA thought for giving\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBirds do not feel the heat of chillies; they eat the fruits and carry the seeds far and wide. 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Seeds, not a plant – the image shows the original packet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/saatgut\"\u003eDiscover more seeds\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SPERLI","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":60230539510144,"sku":"SPERLI-81849","price":3.59,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/2868\/5696\/files\/sperli-81849-originalpackung.jpg?v=1793096929"},{"product_id":"sperli-88534-wildblumenzauber","title":"SPERLI Wildblumenzauber – Flower Seed Mix","description":"\u003cp\u003eAnnual and perennial flowers for partly shaded to shady spots, 30 to 80 cm tall and hardy – 90 g for about 30 m², also for window boxes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe story\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eOrigins \u0026 history\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWildflower areas recall the colourful fringes of meadows, woodland edges and hedgerows that were once found everywhere. 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Seeds, not a plant – the image shows the original packet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/saatgut\"\u003eDiscover more seeds\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SPERLI","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":60230539936128,"sku":"SPERLI-88531","price":6.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/2868\/5696\/files\/sperli-88531-originalpackung.jpg?v=1793096977"},{"product_id":"sperli-81862-chili-de-cayenne","title":"SPERLI Chili De Cayenne","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe classic among red chillies: De Cayenne ripens from July to October in raised beds and tubs – and one packet is enough for around 50 plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe story\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eOrigins \u0026 history\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfter the chilli reached Europe with Columbus, Portuguese seafarers spread it rapidly in the 16th century across Africa to India and South-East Asia. 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A gift that stores warmth for later.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContents:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 packet for approx. 50 plants\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Capsicum annuum\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLife cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e annual\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e sunny\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable for containers:\u003c\/strong\u003e yes (raised bed, container)\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSow indoors:\u003c\/strong\u003e February–April\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e July–October\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5–1 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20–25 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination time:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14–21 days\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRow spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeed type:\u003c\/strong\u003e loose seed\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to sow\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003col\u003e\u003cli\u003eStart indoors from February to April, in seed compost in the Anzuchthaus PRO24 propagator.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eSow seeds 0.5–1 cm deep; at 20–25 °C they germinate in 14–21 days.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eKeep the seedlings bright and warm.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eFrom mid-May, plant in full sun in raised beds or tubs with Chili- \u0026amp; Paprikaerde (chilli and pepper compost), spacing 40 × 40 cm.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDelivery time: 1–2 weeks.\u003c\/strong\u003e Manufacturer: SPERLI GmbH. Seeds, not a plant – the image shows the original packet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/saatgut\"\u003eDiscover more seeds\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SPERLI","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":60230540624256,"sku":"SPERLI-81862","price":1.59,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/2868\/5696\/files\/sperli-81862-originalpackung.jpg?v=1793096984"},{"product_id":"sperli-81857-grillpaprika-friggitello","title":"SPERLI Grillpaprika Friggitello","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Italian frying pepper: Friggitello flowers from June to September and bears red fruits of 10–20 g – for the open garden or the greenhouse.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe story\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eOrigins \u0026 history\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe pepper came from the Americas to southern Europe in the 16th century and found a second home in Italy. 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Seeds, not a plant – the image shows the original packet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/saatgut\"\u003eDiscover more seeds\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SPERLI","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":60230543114624,"sku":"SPERLI-80854","price":5.49,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/2868\/5696\/files\/sperli-80854-originalpackung.jpg?v=1793097044"},{"product_id":"sperli-83578-zucchini-eight-ball-f1","title":"SPERLI Zucchini Eight Ball F1","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn F1 courgette whose name nods to the billiard ball: Eight Ball flowers a bright yellow and bears green fruit from July to October.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe story\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eOrigins \u0026 history\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCourgettes belong to the species Cucurbita pepo, which was taken into cultivation in Mexico around 10,000 years ago – making it one of the earliest crops of the Americas. The garden squash reached Europe in the 16th century. The courgette as we know it arose in Italy; its Italian name zucchini is the diminutive of ‘zucca’, squash.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eUses\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA plant for a sunny spot with room to spread: 80 cm in every direction. The fruits are picked young. The large yellow flowers are edible too and in Italy are often stuffed and fried.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMeaning\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe name Eight Ball comes from pool, where the black eight is the last ball and decides the game. The vegetable garden is more relaxed: here the winner is whoever harvests in time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eA thought for giving\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA courgette seems to grow from small to large overnight. Anyone who loves it calls by every day – here, attention is the real gardening.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContents:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 packet for approx. 9 plants\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cucurbita pepo\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLife cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e annual\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e sunny\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSow indoors:\u003c\/strong\u003e March–May\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSow outdoors:\u003c\/strong\u003e May–June\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e July–October\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2–3 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20–24 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination time:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7–14 days\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 80 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRow spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 80 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeed type:\u003c\/strong\u003e loose seed\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eF1 hybrid:\u003c\/strong\u003e yes\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to sow\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003col\u003e\u003cli\u003eSow indoors from March to May: place seeds 2–3 cm deep in Jiffy pots (Jiffy-Quelltöpfe).\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eAt 20–24 °C the seeds germinate in 7–14 days.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eDirect sowing outdoors is possible in May and June.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003ePlant in full sun, 80 cm apart within and between rows, ideally in courgette and pumpkin compost (Zucchini- \u0026amp; Kürbis-Erde).\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDelivery time: 1–2 weeks.\u003c\/strong\u003e Manufacturer: SPERLI GmbH. Seeds, not a plant – the image shows the original packet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/saatgut\"\u003eDiscover more seeds\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SPERLI","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":60230543180160,"sku":"SPERLI-83578","price":3.59,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/2868\/5696\/files\/sperli-83578-originalpackung.jpg?v=1793097045"},{"product_id":"sperli-84311-petersilie-gruene-perle","title":"SPERLI Petersilie Grüne Perle","description":"\u003cp\u003eParsley for pots, containers and raised beds: sow from March to August, harvest from June to October – one portion is enough for about 250 plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe story\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eOrigins \u0026 history\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eParsley comes from the Mediterranean. Its botanical name, Petroselinum, goes back to Greek and means roughly “rock celery”. Through the Romans and monastery gardens it spread throughout Central Europe; around 800, Charlemagne listed it for cultivation in his decree on royal estates.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eUses\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eHardly any herb is as much at home in German cooking: over potatoes, in soups, sauces, herb butter and salads. Best used fresh and chopped just before serving. Cutting the outer stalks first lets the plant keep growing from the centre.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMeaning\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause it germinates so slowly, an old gardeners’ saying claims the seeds must travel to the devil and back several times before they come up. In the Middle Ages it was a fixture of every monastery and cottage garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eA thought for giving\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eParsley is biennial: in its first year it gives leaves, and only in the second does it flower. 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Seeds, not a plant – the image shows the original packet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/saatgut\"\u003eDiscover more seeds\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SPERLI","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":60230545015168,"sku":"SPERLI-84311","price":2.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/2868\/5696\/files\/sperli-84311-originalpackung.jpg?v=1793097102"},{"product_id":"sperli-83996-dill-sari","title":"SPERLI Dill Sari","description":"\u003cp\u003eDill for the pot: sow from May to July and harvest from June to October – in sun or partial shade, one portion for around 150 plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe story\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eOrigins \u0026 history\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDill originally comes from Western Asia and the eastern Mediterranean and was already known in ancient Egypt. 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Seeds, not a plant – the image shows the original packet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/saatgut\"\u003eDiscover more seeds\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SPERLI","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":60230547243392,"sku":"SPERLI-81291","price":2.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/2868\/5696\/files\/sperli-81291-originalpackung.jpg?v=1793097106"},{"product_id":"sperli-81355-riesenkuerbis-atlantic-giant","title":"SPERLI Riesenkürbis Atlantic Giant","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe well-known giant pumpkin variety for competitions: Atlantic Giant needs space, sun and patience – and turns the garden into a small stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe story\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eOrigins \u0026 history\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAtlantic Giant belongs to the giant squash Cucurbita maxima, whose wild forms come from South America. The variety was bred in Canada and has for decades been the basis of most pumpkins weighed at competitions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eUses\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA project for a sunny spot with plenty of room: 150 cm between plants and 100 cm between rows. With pumpkin and melon compost (Kürbis \u0026amp; Melonen-Erde), pumpkin fertiliser (Kürbis-Dünger) and regular watering you see the plant through the summer; harvest is in September and October. Children in particular love watching the fruit grow week by week.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMeaning\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn many places pumpkins are weighed in autumn, and whole villages follow the result. Behind every competition pumpkin lies a summer of care – the weigh-in is just the final full stop.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eA thought for giving\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA giant pumpkin only grows as large as you let it: with space, nourishment and time. A thought for everyone with big plans.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContents:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 packet for approx. 6 plants\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cucurbita maxima\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLife cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e annual\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e sunny\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSow indoors:\u003c\/strong\u003e April–May\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSow outdoors:\u003c\/strong\u003e May–July\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e September–October\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2–3 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20–25 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination time:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7–14 days\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 150 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRow spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeed type:\u003c\/strong\u003e loose seed\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to sow\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003col\u003e\u003cli\u003eSow indoors in April and May: place seeds 2–3 cm deep in Jiffy pots (Jiffy-Quelltöpfe).\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eAt 20–25 °C the seeds germinate in 7–14 days.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eDirect sowing outdoors is possible from May to July.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003ePlant in full sun, 150 cm apart with 100 cm between rows; the pumpkin planting set (Kürbis-Umpflanzset) makes the start easier.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDelivery time: 1–2 weeks.\u003c\/strong\u003e Manufacturer: SPERLI GmbH. 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