Carnation Giant Chabaud Mixed Flower Seeds

About Carnation Giant Chabaud Mixed Flower Seeds

Giant Chabaud carnation — large double flowers in mixed colours with a light fragrance. A reliable cut flower for the Indian winter season.

• Botanical name: Dianthus caryophyllus
• Care level: Moderate
• Expected germination time: 10-20 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 — 5 mm.
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 (full sun). Protect young seedlings from harsh afternoon sun.
5. Under suitable conditions, sprouts usually appear in 10-20 days.

Light, water, soil and feeding

• Light: Full sun
• Water: Water when the top layer of soil dries out. Carnations dislike over-watering — it causes crown rot.
• Soil: Well-drained, slightly alkaline soil. Avoid heavy clay.
• Temperature: Cool 12–25°C is best. Blooming stops in the heat.
• Fertiliser: Balanced feed every 3 weeks; avoid excess nitrogen (it grows leaves, not flowers).

Sowing season in India

September–November. Exact timing depends on your local temperature and conditions.

Common problems

Crown/stem rot from over-watering, aphids, spider mites.

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