Stock Katz Apricot

Stock Katz Apricot Seeds

Grow elegant, pale pink cut flowers with Stock Katz Apricot seeds. This versatile single-stem stock produces long; sturdy stems topped with beautiful 1 1/2–2-inch blooms in a delicate apricot-pink shade. As an early-blooming, one-cut series, Katz Apricot offers good uniformity in bloom time and stem length.

Expect 55–60% double-flowering plants without selection, with the possibility of increasing this through careful seedling selection. The flowers have a peppery, clove-like flavor, making them a unique garnish for salads, desserts, and drinks.

Remember, this variety produces only one flowering stem per plant, so pinching is not recommended.

Key Features of Stock Katz Apricot:

• Elegant Pale Pink Blooms: Produces beautiful 1 1/2–2-inch flowers in a soft apricot-pink.
• Early Blooming: Flowers early in the season.
• Uniform Bloom Time & Stem Length: Provides consistent results for cutting.
• Good Percentage of Doubles: Expect 55–60% double-flowering plants naturally.
• Edible Flowers: Peppery, clove-like flavor is great for garnishes.
• Single-Stem Variety: Produces one main flowering stem per plant.
• Good Height for Cutting: Reaches 24–32 inches tall.

Growing Tips for Your Stock Katz Apricot Seeds:

Transplant (recommended): Sow ¼ inch deep into 128-cell plug flats 5-6 weeks before transplanting out into the field or protected structure. Do not pinch plants. Succession plants every two weeks for multiple harvests, as stock is a cool-weather crop. To help prevent flea beetle damage (common in the brassica family), cover plants with row cover at transplanting.

Seedling Selection for Double Flowers (Optional): To increase the percentage of double-flowered plants, chill seedlings at 40-45°F (4-7°C) for 3-4 days during the cotyledon stage. Select lighter green seedlings with an oval shape, and discard very small, darker green, or rounder cotyledon seedlings. Refer to Johnny Seeds Stock Production Guide #8227 for detailed information.