{"product_id":"phacelia","title":"Phacelia","description":"\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"tb48o2\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"49\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3\" data-end=\"49\"\u003ePhacelia (Phacelia tanacetifolia) – Annual\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"50\" data-end=\"293\"\u003eA fast-growing, highly attractive pollinator plant with soft purple-blue, fern-like flowers. One of the best nectar producers available—often visibly covered in bees during bloom. Ideal for quickly boosting pollinator activity in small spaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"295\" data-end=\"311\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"295\" data-end=\"311\"\u003eSowing tips:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"312\" data-end=\"460\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"h5bhg6\" data-start=\"312\" data-end=\"379\"\u003eDepth: very shallow (surface sow to 3 mm max; lightly press in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"t12gl7\" data-start=\"380\" data-end=\"406\"\u003eGermination: 7–14 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1on33fa\" data-start=\"407\" data-end=\"460\"\u003eSpacing: can be sown dense; thinning not required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"462\" data-end=\"514\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"462\" data-end=\"490\"\u003eCoverage (dense sowing):\u003c\/strong\u003e ~20–30 sq ft per 20 g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"516\" data-end=\"534\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"516\" data-end=\"534\"\u003eGrowing notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"535\" data-end=\"715\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"17o645d\" data-start=\"535\" data-end=\"563\"\u003eHeight: typically 1–3 ft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"259p8d\" data-start=\"564\" data-end=\"615\"\u003eSun: full sun preferred (tolerates partial sun)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"oanhok\" data-start=\"616\" data-end=\"668\"\u003eWater: moderate; keep moist during establishment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"5go2nc\" data-start=\"669\" data-end=\"715\"\u003eSoil: adaptable; prefers well-drained soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"717\" data-end=\"734\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"717\" data-end=\"734\"\u003eHelpful info:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"735\" data-end=\"1022\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1sebzz0\" data-start=\"735\" data-end=\"792\"\u003eBlooms ~6–8 weeks after sowing (very fast turnaround)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"kqxofx\" data-start=\"793\" data-end=\"848\"\u003eExcellent for filling gaps or short-season planting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1inlk4\" data-start=\"849\" data-end=\"890\"\u003eNot winter-hardy; replant each season\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1c4o9bv\" data-start=\"891\" data-end=\"957\"\u003eCan be succession planted every 2–3 weeks for continuous bloom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"19jzcz1\" data-start=\"958\" data-end=\"1022\"\u003eDoes not become invasive and is easy to manage in flowerbeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1024\" data-end=\"1027\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1y5ae95\" data-start=\"1029\" data-end=\"1071\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1032\" data-end=\"1071\"\u003eGeneral Sowing (Urban \/ Flowerbeds)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1072\" data-end=\"1279\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1c72us4\" data-start=\"1072\" data-end=\"1113\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1074\" data-end=\"1085\"\u003eTiming:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring through mid-summer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"whdyvm\" data-start=\"1114\" data-end=\"1165\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1116\" data-end=\"1125\"\u003ePrep:\u003c\/strong\u003e Loosen topsoil (2–5 cm), remove weeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"7psjcn\" data-start=\"1166\" data-end=\"1217\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1168\" data-end=\"1177\"\u003eSeed:\u003c\/strong\u003e Broadcast evenly and lightly press in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"5td9oo\" data-start=\"1218\" data-end=\"1279\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1220\" data-end=\"1230\"\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep soil consistently moist until established\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1281\" data-end=\"1368\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1281\" data-end=\"1289\"\u003eTip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Do not bury deeply—poor germination is almost always due to planting too deep\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Findlay Creek Apiary","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47462874415340,"sku":"PH-20g","price":6.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0618\/4193\/2524\/files\/b3qEGAgbY8Zdz8pvdM9hNB.jpg?v=1775025141","url":"https:\/\/findlaycreekapiary.ca\/products\/phacelia","provider":"Findlay Creek Apiary","version":"1.0","type":"link"}