I will be sowing these seeds on the weekend of 16 and 17 January so will post a video then so we can all grow together.
Godetia
Start under cover any time between September and February by sowing onto the surface of moist compost and covering lightly. Prick out when the first two true leaves appear and move into 9cm pots. Plant seedlings into garden in late March when ground has warmed. Alternatively, direct sow seeds in late March or April. Thin to final spacing when a few cm tall.
Final Spacing: 22cm
Pinch: Yes when 15cm high
Position: Full sun
Height: 40cm
Harvest: Flowers July-September
Gypsophila
Start under cover any time between September and February by sowing onto the surface of moist compost and covering lightly. Prick out when the first two true leaves appear and move into 9cm pots. Plant seedlings into garden in late March when ground has warmed. Alternatively, direct sow seeds in late March or April. Thin to final spacing when a few cm tall.
Final Spacing: 22cm
Pinch: No
Position: Full sun
Height: 50cm
Harvest: Sow in succession every two weeks for flowers from July-October
Carnation
Start seeds between January and April by sowing onto the surface of moist compost and covering lightly. Use modules if possible as they dislike being transplanted. Otherwise, prick out carefully when the first two true leaves appear and move into 9cm pots. Plant seedlings into garden from late March when ground has warmed.
Final Spacing: 22cm
Pinch: Yes when 20cm high
Position: Full sun
Height: 60cm
Harvest: Flowers May-July
Cynoglossum
Start under cover any time between September and February by sowing 5mm deep and placing in a dark room as they need darkness to germinate. Prick out when the first two true leaves appear and move into 9cm pots, still under cover. Plant seedlings into garden in late March when ground has warmed.
Final Spacing: 22cm
Pinch: Yes when 20cm high
Position: Full sun
Height: 40cm
Harvest: Flowers May - July
Gomphrena
Start under cover at the end of March by sowing onto the surface of moist compost and covering very lightly. Prick out when 9cm high. Plant seedlings into garden after last frost (end of May/start of June). Alternatively, direct sow after the last frost date.
Final Spacing: 22cm
Pinch: No
Position: Full sun
Height: 40cm