{"product_id":"blue-cornflower-edible-flower-seeds","title":"Blue Cornflower Edible Flower Seeds","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBlue Cornflower Edible Flower Seeds for Vivid Culinary Blooms\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlue cornflower edible flower seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e produce striking sapphire-blue blooms on slender upright stems, combining classic cottage-garden colour with genuine culinary use. The distinctive flowers rise above attractive grey-green foliage and create an eye-catching display in edible gardens, borders, raised beds and mixed flower plantings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe blue petals and florets are edible and have a mild flavour with subtle sweet, spicy and clove-like notes. Their main culinary appeal is their intense natural colour, making them particularly useful when a dish needs a decorative finishing touch without a strongly perfumed floral taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eEdible Blue Petals for Garnishes \u0026amp; Drinks\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFresh cornflower petals can be scattered over salads, cakes, desserts, cheese boards, canapés and savoury dishes. They can also be used to decorate cocktails, mocktails and other drinks, or frozen into ice cubes for colourful presentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor culinary use, separate the blue petals and florets from the tougher lower flower structure before serving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eExcellent for Fresh \u0026amp; Dried Culinary Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCornflower petals retain their vivid blue colour particularly well when properly dried, making them useful in tea blends, baking decorations, edible flower mixes and dessert garnishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHarvest clean, healthy flowers while they are dry, remove the edible petals and dry them thoroughly in a shaded, well-ventilated location before storage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCottage Garden Flowers for Cutting \u0026amp; Pollinators\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCornflowers develop an upright, branching habit with slender stems that also make them useful as fresh cut flowers. Mature blooms can be dried for decorative arrangements while retaining much of their distinctive colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe flowers attract bees, butterflies and other visiting pollinators, making cornflowers a useful addition around vegetable gardens, herb beds and other flowering plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eEasy to Grow from Seed\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCornflowers are particularly well suited to direct sowing where they are to flower. The seeds should be planted approximately \u003cstrong\u003e3–5mm deep\u003c\/strong\u003e in well-drained soil and kept evenly moist during germination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor seedling trays or container growing, a suitable seed-raising mix can be amended with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ozsprout.com.au\/products\/vermiculite-growing-medium\"\u003eVermiculite Growing Medium\u003c\/a\u003e where additional moisture retention is useful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUnder suitable conditions, germination generally occurs in approximately \u003cstrong\u003e7–14 days\u003c\/strong\u003e. Once established, plants prefer plenty of sunlight, moderate fertility, good airflow and reliable drainage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBest Grown in Mild Conditions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCornflowers favour cool to mild growing conditions and generally perform best when established outside periods of extreme summer heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRegular harvesting and deadheading can help extend flowering. If you would like plants to self-seed naturally, allow selected flower heads to mature and dry towards the end of the flowering period.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ozsprout","offers":[{"title":"50 seeds","offer_id":42801933418739,"sku":"CORNFLOWERBLUEBOY-50SEEDS","price":1.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100 seeds","offer_id":42801933451507,"sku":"CORNFLOWERBLUEBOY-100SEEDS","price":1.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250 seeds","offer_id":42801933484275,"sku":"CORNFLOWERBLUEBOY-250SEEDS","price":3.7,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500 seeds","offer_id":42801933517043,"sku":"CORNFLOWERBLUEBOY-500SEEDS","price":6.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1000 seeds","offer_id":42801933549811,"sku":"CORNFLOWERBLUEBOY-1000SEEDS","price":11.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2500 seeds","offer_id":42801933582579,"sku":"CORNFLOWERBLUEBOY-2500SEEDS","price":19.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5000 seeds","offer_id":42801933615347,"sku":"CORNFLOWERBLUEBOY-5000SEEDS","price":29.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10000 seeds","offer_id":42801933648115,"sku":"CORNFLOWERBLUEBOY-10000SEEDS","price":45.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0646\/1446\/5779\/files\/blue-corn-flower-sapphire-buttons-seeds-edible_8a187cca-7cb9-4e4b-8810-20ff659429ee.webp?v=1759265611","url":"https:\/\/ozsprout.com.au\/products\/blue-cornflower-edible-flower-seeds","provider":"OzSprout","version":"1.0","type":"link"}