{"product_id":"flower-balsam-tom-thumb-mix-200-non-gmo-heirloom-seeds","title":"Flower Balsam Tom Thumb Mix 200 Non-GMO, Heirloom Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #006400;\"\u003eBalsam Tom Thumb Mix\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e brings old-fashioned charm to garden beds and borders with colorful blooms nestled among upright stems and green foliage. Also known as Lady Slipper and Touch-Me-Not, this heirloom balsam adds a cheerful mix of color to sunny spots with protection from intense afternoon heat. Picture a border filled with jewel-toned flowers and lush leaves, brightening the garden throughout the warm season. Blooms appear in approximately 70 days, depending on growing conditions. Each packet contains 200 non-GMO, heirloom seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(15, 65, 6);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination Rate: 97%. Test Date: 3\/26. AWSC.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #006400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTexas Minimum Germination Rate: None\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eWhy Choose Balsam Tom Thumb Mix?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColorful Flowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e A mixed palette brings variety and nostalgic charm to ornamental beds and borders.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUpright Growth:\u003c\/strong\u003e Flowers appear along leafy stems, creating a different look from low, spreading bedding impatiens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApproximately 70 Days to Bloom:\u003c\/strong\u003e Enjoy flowers within a growing season, with timing influenced by local conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClassic Garden Character:\u003c\/strong\u003e Known as Lady Slipper or Touch-Me-Not, balsam is a familiar favorite in traditional gardens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInteresting Seed Pods:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mature pods can spring open when touched, explaining the Touch-Me-Not name.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003ePlanting Tips for Success\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Choose a bright site. In areas with intense summer heat, provide afternoon shade or an east-facing exposure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use fertile, well-drained soil enriched with compost. Avoid prolonged waterlogging.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSowing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sow after frost danger has passed and conditions have warmed, or start indoors ahead of your local planting date. Cover seeds lightly and keep the seedbed evenly moist.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTransplanting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Harden off indoor-grown seedlings gradually before planting outside. Allow enough room between plants for airflow and upright growth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Maintain consistent soil moisture without leaving roots in soggy soil. Water at the base when practical.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Feed according to the label of a balanced flower fertilizer, adjusting to your soil and container conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupport:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upright plants generally need little support, but protect exposed plantings from strong wind.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeed Pods:\u003c\/strong\u003e Remove developing pods if you do not want seed to scatter. Let selected pods mature only where seed collection or reseeding is desired.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eWhy Choose David's Garden Seeds®?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVeteran-Owned:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supplying premium seeds since 2009.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGO TEXAN Certified:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supporting local agriculture and communities.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntegrity Pledge:\u003c\/strong\u003e David's Garden Seeds has taken the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/davidsgardenseeds.com\/blogs\/news\/safe-seed-pledge\" style=\"color: #0000ee;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeed Integrity Pledge\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGreat Customer Service:\u003c\/strong\u003e David answers all customer service questions, usually within a few minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eWays to Use Balsam Tom Thumb Mix\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGarden Borders:\u003c\/strong\u003e Add mixed flower colors and leafy texture alongside paths and flower beds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCottage Gardens:\u003c\/strong\u003e Combine this old-fashioned flower with other seasonal favorites for a relaxed display.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMixed Ornamental Beds:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use upright balsam plants to contrast with other flower shapes and foliage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGarden Observation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Watch flowers develop into the distinctive seed pods that give Touch-Me-Not its name.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center; color: #ee1818; font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ee1818; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eOrder Balsam Tom Thumb Mix Seeds Today\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; color: #ee1818;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdd old-fashioned color to your flower garden with this 200-seed packet from David's Garden Seeds®.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eImportant Disclosures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariety Disclaimer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bloom timing, flower colors, and plant growth vary with climate, soil, and care. 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