{"product_id":"snapdragon-mix","title":"Snapdragon Mix Seeds","description":"\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"952\" data-start=\"470\"\u003eSnapdragons are classic garden plants that provide a lively and cheerful display with their tall spikes of colorful flowers. Easy to grow and maintain, they bloom from mid-summer until the first frosts. Children love to play with their flowers, which open and close like little jaws when gently squeezed—hence their name. This mix includes a wide variety of colors, making it a beautiful and dynamic addition to borders, containers, or cut flower gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere can you grow Snapdragon Mix?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSnapdragons thrive in zones 3 to 9 and prefer well-drained soil as well as full sun or partial shade. They are ideal for flowerbeds, cottage gardens, and containers. Tolerant of cool weather and even light frosts, they are perfect for late-season blooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistory and Historical Uses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSnapdragons (\u003cem\u003eAntirrhinum majus\u003c\/em\u003e) have been cultivated for centuries for their distinctive shape and wide variety of colors. In the past, they were believed to offer protection against witchcraft and bad luck, and their seed pods were sometimes worn as talismans. Today, they are primarily valued for their ornamental appeal and long blooming period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCanadian Zone Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eZones 8–9: Direct sow in early spring; blooms until fall.\u003cbr\u003eZones 5–7: Start indoors 6 to 8 weeks before the last frost, then transplant after the risk of frost.\u003cbr\u003eZones 3–4: Start indoors early and harden off before transplanting to extend the blooming season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"952\" data-start=\"470\"\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 Snapdragon Mix\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sow seeds on the surface or cover them very lightly, as they need light to germinate.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep the soil moist during germination; once established, water regularly without overwatering.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut flower stems when 1\/3 to 1\/2 of the flowers are open for best vase life.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deadhead spent flowers to encourage new blooms and limit self-seeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeed Saving Tips for Future Supply\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Selection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Allow a few flower stems to go to seed naturally.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeed Harvesting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wait until the pods turn brown and dry, then carefully harvest them.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrying and Cleaning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dry seeds completely before storing.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Store in a cool, dark place; viability up to 3 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCertified Organic by\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIslands Organics Producers Association (Cert#1962)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Metchosin Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53644642287984,"sku":"MF-FLOWER-042","price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0969\/0801\/8032\/files\/Snapdragon-Pink-6-scaled_32cfc2d1-6ba3-45b2-9b56-460b54f26352.jpg?v=1776549106","url":"https:\/\/www.biocos.ca\/en-us\/products\/snapdragon-mix","provider":"Biocos Canada ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}