HOW TO GROW RED ROSY MORNING GLORY FROM SEEDS

Starting seeds indoors before your last frost date is optional, but you should begin with them between four and six weeks before your later frost date. Otherwise, you can plant them directly outdoors. Scarification accelerates the germination process for morning glory seeds, which are extremely hard to germinate. Then soak them overnight after rubbing them between two pieces of coarse sandpaper for a few seconds. Seeds should be planted around a quarter-inch deep and a few inches apart. It is essential to maintain a moist environment after sprouting the seeds.

CARE FOR RED ROSY MORNING GLORY AFTER GERMINATION

A moist but well-draining soil is ideal for morning glory plants. It is still possible to amend the soil if the vines are not doing well. You can keep moisture in your morning glories by watering them about an inch a week and mulching them around the roots. You can reduce your watering schedule once the plant is established (and in the winter), so it requires less water as it grows. Early morning glory is tolerant of both cold and heat despite its hardiness.

USES AND BENEFITS OF RED ROSY MORNING GLORY

For centuries, morning glory roots have been used as diuretics and expectorants in Asian and Mesoamerican countries. Tea brewed from the leaves has also been used by herbalists to relieve headaches. This plant is also used for treating fevers, headaches and much more.

Note: Information provided for guidance only, as cultural practices and climatic circumstances vary.

Specifications:

• Product: Morning Glory Seeds
• Season: Spring or early summer
• USDA Zones: 2-11
• Days to Harvest: 120 days
• Soil Type: Well-drained soil
• Temperature: 18° degrees Celsius
• Scientific Name: Ipomoea
• Kingdom: Plantae
• Clade: Tracheophytes, Eudicots, Asterids
• Order: Solanales
• Family: Convolvulaceae
• Genus: Ipomoea
• Species: Purpurea