Best Sowing Time (North India): September–October
Best Sowing Time (South India): October–January
Temperature: 15–24°C
Soil: Well-draining, fertile loamy soil
Sunlight: Full sun
Watering: Regular; keep moist
Spacing: 15–20 cm apart
Germination Time: 10–14 days
Tip: Start indoors 6–8 weeks before the cool season. A superb bedding plant — produces a carpet of colourful blooms all winter. Pinch tips for compact, bushy plants. Deadhead for extended flowering.