Approximately 270 seeds per gram
seed-counts are only a guide, not to be used for accurate calculations.
B and T World Seeds' reference number:
437583
Type of plant -
annual
Flower:
bright RED
Foliage:
dark GREEN, compact
Salvia splendens Sahara Red
is included in the following B and T World Seeds flowering plant categories:
31: House and Container Plant Seed List
53: Bedding Plant Seed List
161: Edible Flowers
454: Lamiaceae
712: Labiatae
Germination guide
Salvia splendens Sahara Red seeds will usually germinate in 10-14 days, even under good conditions germination may be erratic. Normally will only germinate with light so surface sow. Sow Salvia splendens Sahara Red seeds on the surface of a Well drained seed sowing mix at about 20-25°C.
For Patens & Superba see No. 14 (Pre-chill for 3 weeks).