124) Chocolate Bronze Queen Flower Seed ~ DESCRIPTION ~ Lovely Bell-shaped, chocolate-purple blooms, Chocolate Bronze Queen Nicotiana flowers continuously bloom for most of the season when cut back regularly. Pollinators and hummingbirds love this plant!. Also known as flowering tobacco. ~ HOW TO GROW ~ Start Indoors (recommended): Sow seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost. Gently press seeds into growing media or cover lightly as light aids germination. Harden-off and transplant out after last frost. Starting Outdoors: Directly into prepared soil after the last frost. Tips: Young plants benefit from pinching out the center stem to encourage branching. Grows easily from seed and is quick to flower in the field; plants will yield multiple cuts over the season. ~ DETAILS ~ Plant type: Annual / Open Pollinated Light preference: Sun/Part Shade. Days to germination: 7-14 days at 72-78°F (22-26°C) Height: 24–36" Plant spacing: 12-18". Soil: Fertile, well drained soil. Seeds per packet: Harvest: When about half the flowers on the stem are open. Stems are easy to clean but can leave a sticky residue on hands and harvest tools.