Best Sowing Time (North India): Autumn (Sep–Oct)
Best Sowing Time (South India): Winter (Oct–Nov)
Temperature: 15–25°C
Soil: Well-draining, deeply dug, fertile loamy soil
Sunlight: Full sun (6+ hours); shelter tall varieties from strong winds
Watering: Regular; water at base to prevent fungal issues
Spacing: 45–60 cm (tall varieties); 30 cm (dwarf)
Germination Time: 10–14 days
Tip: Start indoors 8 weeks before the cool season. Stake tall varieties. Pinch growing tips for a bushy habit. Hollyhocks self-seed readily — leave some pods to mature for next season's plants.