Best Sowing Time (North India): September–October
Best Sowing Time (South India): October–January
Temperature: 10–22°C
Soil: Well-draining, slightly alkaline to neutral loamy soil
Sunlight: Full sun
Watering: Moderate; do not overwater
Spacing: 20–30 cm apart
Germination Time: 7–14 days
Tip: Start indoors 8 weeks before the cool season. Beautifully clove-fragrant flowers — excellent for cut flowers and fragrant borders. Deadhead to prolong blooming.