Celosia in Zone 4b

Celosia argentea

Method: Either โ€” Start indoors for an earlier harvest, or direct-sow outside for less fuss โ€” Celosia tolerates either.

Start indoorsMar 27โ€“Apr 3
Direct sow / transplant outsideMay 22โ€“May 29
Estimated bloom~80 days after planting

Spacing: 2 per square foot (square-foot-gardening spacing).

Good companions

No standout companions recorded yet for Celosia.

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