Stock Seeds
a.k.a. Tenweeks Stock
Matthiola incana
How to plant Stock seedsHow to Plant and Grow Stock
Plant Stock Seeds: Sow stock seed in cell packs or flats, press into soil and barely cover. Needs light to germinate. Kept at 60-65° F., germination is in 7-21 days. Transplant stock seedlings into the garden 8 in. apart.
Grow Stock: Stock prefers temperatures below 80° F. and moist, well-drained soil. Can be grown as a fall-spring annual in climates with little frost. Stocks are superb, fragrant cut flowers. Flowers attract bees and butterflies. Plants are deer resistant.