Balsam Mix Seeds – Desi Gulmehndi Variety | Colorful Flowering Seeds for Home Gardening
Balsam Mix Seeds – Desi Gulmehndi Variety | Colorful Flowering Seeds for Home Gardening
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Product Details
Germination Time: 7-14 days
Sunlight Requirement: 5-7 hours per day, full sun to partial shade
Ideal Climate for Sowing: Warm season crop; best sown in summer and monsoon
Plant Height: 1-2.5 feet
Organic Fertilizer Requirement: 1-2 cups of decomposed cow dung or vermicompost per plant, every 3-4 weeks
Life Span: Annual flowering plant
Ideal Growing Temperature: 22-32°C
Blooming Time: 45-60 days after sowing
Maintenance Required: Low
Ideal Grow Bag Size: 8x8 grow bag, 10x10 grow bag, garden beds
Specifications of Balsam Mix (Gulmehndi) Seeds
Balsam Mix, known as Gulmehndi, is a cheerful, easy-to-grow annual flowering plant producing a colorful mix of blooms in shades of pink, red, purple, and white. Traditionally grown in Indian gardens and courtyards, it's a hardy, self-seeding plant that tolerates both sun and partial shade, making it a versatile, low-maintenance choice for beginners.
Benefits / Uses
Colorful mixed blooms add vibrant variety to garden beds and borders
Tolerates both full sun and partial shade — flexible for different garden spots
Self-seeding habit, often returning naturally season after season
Low-maintenance, beginner-friendly flowering plant
Traditional favorite for Indian home gardens and courtyards
Planting and Care for Balsam
Sowing: Sow seeds ¼ inch deep in well-drained soil or grow bags. Keep soil consistently moist during germination.
Growing: Water regularly, keeping soil moist but not waterlogged. Plants can tolerate partial shade, making them useful for spots with limited direct sun.
Blooming: Flowers typically appear 45-60 days after sowing and continue blooming through the season. Deadhead spent blooms to encourage continued flowering, though the plant often self-seeds if allowed to set seed pods.
Precautions While Growing Balsam
Use well-drained soil to prevent waterlogging and root rot
Watch for aphids and fungal issues, especially in humid or overly wet conditions
Deadhead regularly if continuous blooming (rather than self-seeding) is preferred
Provide some afternoon shade in very hot climates to prolong flowering
Other Names
Botanical Name: Impatiens balsamina
Common Name: Garden Balsam, Touch-Me-Not
Uses in Indian Languages:
Hindi: गुलमेहंदी (Gulmehndi)
Telugu: గోరింటాకు పువ్వు (Gorintaku Puvvu) — regional colloquial reference; commonly called Balsam locally
Grow Suggestions
Recommended Grow Bag Size
HDPE 260 GSM Grow Bag - Perfect 6x6 Inch Solution for Urban Herb Gardening ✓ In StockDelivery: Free delivery on orders above Rs. 499. All orders are prepaid, so you pay securely online at checkout.
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Are Vanashree seeds suitable for beginners?
Yes. Our seeds are beginner-friendly and ideal for balcony, terrace, and home gardening.
How do I sow these seeds?
Use loose, well-draining soil, sow at the depth recommended for the crop, water gently and keep the pot in suitable light. See the description for details on this product.
Are these seeds suitable for Indian climate conditions?
Our seeds are selected for home gardens across many Indian climates. Check the sowing season listed on this page for the best time to plant.
How should I store seeds before planting?
Store seeds in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, and keep the packet sealed after opening.
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