Balsam Mixed Color Flower Seeds

About Balsam Mixed Color Flower Seeds

Gulmehndi — the classic Indian monsoon garden flower. The seed pods burst when ripe, hence the name 'touch-me-not'.

• Botanical name: Impatiens balsamina
• Care level: Easy
• Expected germination time: 5-10 days under suitable conditions*

How to Grow

1. Fill a seedling tray or small pot with a fine, clean, well-draining seed-starting mix.
2. Sow at the right depth — About 0.5 cm..
3. Water gently with a spray bottle so the seeds are not displaced. Keep the medium moist, not waterlogged.
4. Place the tray where it gets the right light for this plant (partial sun). Protect young seedlings from harsh afternoon sun.
5. Under suitable conditions, sprouts usually appear in 5-10 days.

Light, water, soil and feeding

• Light: Partial sun
• Water: Keep the soil always moist — balsam hates drying out.
• Soil: Rich, moisture-retentive but well-draining soil.
• Temperature: 20–32°C best; protect from harsh afternoon sun.
• Fertiliser: Balanced liquid feed every 2–3 weeks.

Sowing season in India

June–July (monsoon) and February–March. Exact timing depends on your local temperature and conditions.

Common problems

Wilts fast if soil dries; downy mildew in very wet crowded beds; red spider mites.

*Germination time is an expected range under suitable temperature, moisture, sowing depth and storage conditions. Natural germination cannot be guaranteed.