{"product_id":"night-scented-stock","title":"Evening-scented stock seeds (Night Scented Stock)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNight Scented Stock\u003c\/strong\u003e is a delicate and very fragrant annual, appreciated for its small pale lilac flowers that open at sunset and release a soft, sweet fragrance into the evening air. It is an ideal plant for night or moonlight gardens. Discreet during the day, it reveals its full charm at nightfall. It is often planted near windows, pathways, or relaxation areas to fully enjoy its scent. Easy to grow and able to self-seed, it thrives in flowerbeds, borders, and containers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere to Grow Night Scented Stock?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt grows well in zones 4 to 9, in full sun or partial shade, in ordinary to well-drained soil. It adapts particularly well to temperate or coastal climates with cool evenings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistory and Traditional Uses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNative to Eurasia, this plant has been cultivated for centuries for its unique nocturnal fragrance. It is often found in cottage gardens or along pathways, where its fragrance is appreciated at dusk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInformation on Canadian Zones\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZones 8–9\u003c\/strong\u003e: Direct sow in early spring or fall for extended summer blooming\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZones 5–7\u003c\/strong\u003e: Start indoors 4 to 6 weeks before the last frost or direct sow after all danger of frost has passed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZone 4\u003c\/strong\u003e: Start indoors then transplant when temperatures warm up; prefers cool nights\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"929\" data-start=\"388\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0570\/7841\/5473\/files\/Plant_Hardiness.png?v=1734491528\" style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Grow and Harvest Night Scented Stock\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sow seeds 3 mm (1\/8 in) deep, spacing plants 15 to 20 cm (6 to 8 in) apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep the soil consistently moist, especially during germination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting:\u003c\/strong\u003e The flowers are primarily enjoyed on the plant, especially in the late afternoon and evening when they release their fragrance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e Remove spent flowers to prolong blooming or allow the plant to self-seed naturally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTips for Seed Harvesting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeed Development:\u003c\/strong\u003e Allow some plants to form pods and dry on the stem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Once the pods are dry, shake them to release the seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrying and Storage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Store well-dried seeds in a labeled paper envelope.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eViability:\u003c\/strong\u003e Seeds remain viable for 2 to 3 years under good storage conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCertified Organic by\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIslands Organics Producers Association (Certificate No. 1962)**\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Metchosin Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53644645269872,"sku":"MF-FLOWER-039","price":4.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0969\/0801\/8032\/files\/scented-stock-e1586563089188_3f3aa685-de7a-44ac-b8f7-ecec87d4d659.jpg?v=1776549370","url":"https:\/\/www.biocos.ca\/en-gb\/products\/night-scented-stock","provider":"Biocos Canada ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}