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Product Detail Where to grow: Balcony or terrace garden Best Sowing Month: August-October Sowing method: Direct Germination temperature: 10-18°C Germination time: 1-2 weeks Flowering season: Summer (After 3 ½ months of planting) Sweet Sultan Growing Season In India You can sow sweet sultana seeds in plain areas in September-October and in hilly areas March-April or August-October is the best time to sow sweet sultana seeds. How To Grow Sweet Sultan From Seeds Sow the sweet sultan seeds directly or by seedling transplant, but the direct method is best. The optimum temperature for sowing sweet sultan seeds is 10-18°C. Sweet Sultan Seeds Sowing Method Take a pot or grow bag, fill it with potting soil mix, and sow the sweet sultana seeds about ¼ inch (0.5 cm) deep. Water the seeds with a watering can and place the pot in a sunny spot. Sweet sultana seeds will germinate in about 1-2 weeks. Fertilizer For Sweet Sultan Flower Plant Special fertilizer dosage is not required, a dressing of compost in spring is good for sweet sultana flower plants. Sweet Sultan Plant Care Tips Soil – You can use any type of soil but sweet sultan thrives in sandy, clay, and stony soil. Water – Initially, sweet sultan plants need regular water, and once established they are drought-tolerant but still need 1 inch of water per week. Sunlight – Sweet sultan prefers full sun but also grows well in partial shade. Temperature – Sweet sultana likes to grow in dry and cool conditions and grows best at 15-21°C. Common pests and diseases – Slugs bother the sweet sultana plant and powdery mildew infects the plants so it is best to use neem oil. Sweet Sultan Flower Season In India Amberboa moschata takes 3 ½ months to bloom and flowering start in late spring to summer. Sweet Sultan Plants Special Feature Common name – Sweet Sultan, Centaurea moschata, sultan flower Scientific name – Amberboa moschata Height – 24 to 36 inches Level of growing – Easy