{"product_id":"nigella","title":"Nigella","description":"\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"989\" data-start=\"462\"\u003eNigella, also known as ‘Love-in-a-Mist’, is a classic summer flower that brings charm and delicacy to any garden. Its finely-cut, fennel-like foliage creates a misty backdrop for the crisp, white-to-blue star-like flowers. As the blooms fade, they are replaced by striking balloon-like seed pods that are both ornamental and useful for crafting and dried bouquets. This hardy annual is easy to grow, self-seeds readily, and provides a whimsical, old-fashioned elegance to beds, borders, and cottage gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1291\" data-start=\"991\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1022\" data-start=\"991\"\u003eWhere Can You Grow Nigella?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1025\" data-start=\"1022\"\u003eNigella thrives in Zones 3-9 and prefers full sun and light, well-drained soil. It is particularly well-suited to cottage gardens, meadow plantings, and wildflower borders. Once established, it naturalises easily and will return year after year through self-seeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1697\" data-start=\"1293\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1324\" data-start=\"1293\"\u003eHistory and Historical Uses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1327\" data-start=\"1324\"\u003eNative to southern Europe, North Africa, and Southwest Asia, Nigella has been cultivated for centuries as an ornamental plant. It was especially popular in Victorian gardens for its soft texture, dainty flowers, and unusual seed pods. Though not commonly used for culinary purposes, its cousin \u003cem data-end=\"1637\" data-start=\"1621\"\u003eNigella sativa\u003c\/em\u003e produces edible seeds, sometimes confused with black cumin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1976\" data-start=\"1699\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1728\" data-start=\"1699\"\u003eCanadian Zone Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1731\" data-start=\"1728\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1745\" data-start=\"1731\"\u003eZones 8-9:\u003c\/strong\u003e Direct sow in early spring or autumn for blooms the following season.\u003cbr data-end=\"1818\" data-start=\"1815\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1832\" data-start=\"1818\"\u003eZones 5-7:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sow directly in spring after frost or start indoors 4 weeks earlier.\u003cbr data-end=\"1904\" data-start=\"1901\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1918\" data-start=\"1904\"\u003eZones 3-4:\u003c\/strong\u003e Start seeds indoors and transplant after last frost date.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1976\" data-start=\"1699\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0570\/7841\/5473\/files\/Plant_Hardiness.png?v=1734491528\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"2318\" data-start=\"1978\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2013\" data-start=\"1978\"\u003eHow to Grow and Harvest Nigella\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"2016\" data-start=\"2013\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2029\" data-start=\"2016\"\u003ePlanting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sow seeds 3mm (1\/8in) deep, spaced 10-15cm (4-6in) apart.\u003cbr data-end=\"2090\" data-start=\"2087\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2103\" data-start=\"2090\"\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water lightly but consistently; avoid waterlogged soil.\u003cbr data-end=\"2162\" data-start=\"2159\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2177\" data-start=\"2162\"\u003eHarvesting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut blooms for fresh or dried arrangements just before fully open.\u003cbr data-end=\"2247\" data-start=\"2244\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2263\" data-start=\"2247\"\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Leave some plants to go to seed for natural reseeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"2655\" data-start=\"2320\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2358\" data-start=\"2320\"\u003eSeed Saving Tips for Future Supply\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"2361\" data-start=\"2358\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2381\" data-start=\"2361\"\u003eLet Pods Mature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Leave some flowers to form seed pods and dry on the plant.\u003cbr data-end=\"2443\" data-start=\"2440\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2461\" data-start=\"2443\"\u003eHarvest Seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e Collect pods when brown and crisp, then break open.\u003cbr data-end=\"2516\" data-start=\"2513\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2534\" data-start=\"2516\"\u003eDry and Store:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fully dry seeds and store in a cool, dry place.\u003cbr data-end=\"2585\" data-start=\"2582\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2595\" data-start=\"2585\"\u003eStore:\u003c\/strong\u003e Properly stored seeds will remain viable for up to 4 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"2738\" data-start=\"2657\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2681\" data-start=\"2657\"\u003eCertified Organic By\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"2684\" data-start=\"2681\"\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"2736\" data-start=\"2684\"\u003eIslands Organics Producers Association (Cert#1962)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Metchosin Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48811205296370,"sku":"MF-FLOWER-032","price":4.76,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0698\/4106\/0082\/files\/Nigella.webp?v=1772481925","url":"https:\/\/homeandwell.ca\/fr\/products\/nigella","provider":"Home \u0026 Well ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}