Umuthi Viola Sorbet Delft Blue Edible Flowers Growing Seeds

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Umuthi Viola Sorbet Delft Blue (Edible Flowers) Growing Seeds produce compact plants with soft blue blooms edged in clean white. Inspired by classic Delft pottery tones, these edible flowers add elegant colour to salads, cakes, desserts, cocktails, drinks, and small posies. The petals have a mild, meadow-sweet note that suits both sweet and savoury plates.

Best in cool weather, this variety grows happily in full sun to part shade with well-draining soil and steady moisture. Why we love it: Sorbet Delft Blue has a refined, porcelain-like colour combination that looks beautiful in containers and on plates. It is a charming edible flower for customers who want something soft, elegant, and easy to grow.

Key Properties Botanical Name: Viola spp. Variety: Sorbet Delft Blue Seed Type: Growing seed for cultivation Plant Type: Edible flower Flower Profile: Soft blue petals with crisp white edges Flavour Profile: Mild, meadow-sweet Growth Habit: Compact Position: Full sun to part shade Soil Preference: Poor to moderately rich, well-draining soil with compost Germination: 7-21 days in suitable temperatures Harvest: 8-12 weeks from sowing when blooms are fully open Country Of Origin: Varies by batch Suitable For: Edible flower gardens, borders, containers, window boxes, salads, cakes, desserts, cocktails, drinks, and table posies What It's Used For Growing edible soft blue viola petals Adding elegant colour to salads, desserts, cakes, and cocktails Planting in beds, borders, pots, and window boxes Creating quick table posies and cake d*cor Growing compact flowers for cool-season garden colour Who It's For This Product Is For: Home gardeners growing edible flowers Bakers and drink makers wanting elegant floral garnishes Container and window box gardeners Cool-season flower growers This Product Is Not For: Sprouting for immediate food use Customers wanting bright citrus-coloured blooms Customers wanting pre-grown edible flowers Hot-season planting where cool-weather flowers may struggle How To Use Sow in spring, or autumn in mild climates.

Sow seeds about 0.5 cm deep. Space plants 10-15 cm apart. Grow in full sun to part shade with poor to moderately rich, well-draining soil and compost. Water regularly and maintain consistent moisture without waterlogging. Harvest blooms 8-12 weeks from sowing when fully open. Pick regularly to encourage more flowers.

Processing Tip: Use fresh, unsprayed blooms for the cleanest colour on cakes, drinks, and salads. Safety Instructions Seed for cultivation, not for consumption If using petals in food, harvest fresh, unsprayed blooms and rinse gently Remove the pale petal base if bitter Discontinue use if any sensitivity occurs Keep out of reach of children and pets Store seeds in a cool, dry place out of direct sunlight Reseal after opening FAQs Q: Why is this variety called Delft Blue?

A: The flowers have soft blue petals with clean white edges, creating a colour effect reminiscent of Delft pottery tones.