{"title":"Grow a leaf hut","description":"\u003cp\u003e Lövkoja is a fantastic cut flower that is perfect for our Swedish climate. It is not only beautiful – it is also hardy, easy to grow and blooms early in the season when most other things are still going on. We have a few selected extra beautiful varieties in our range that bloom in powdery, pastel tones.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"lovkoja-katz-apricot-nyhet","title":"Leaf hut 'Katz Apricot'","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eMatthiola incana\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eDESCRIPTION\u003c\/strong\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFirst up in cut flower cultivation is the lovely leafy houseplant. This variety has soft apricot-colored double flowers that grow on sturdy stems. It smells heavenly and has a long shelf life in a vase. In addition, the leafy houseplant is edible and makes a beautiful decoration for drinks, pastries and food.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLIFE CYCLE: ONE YEAR\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan\u003eHEIGHT: APPROX. 60 CM\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan\u003eCOLOR: APRICOT\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan\u003eGROWING POSITION: SUN\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan\u003eSEEDS\/BAG: APPROX. 30 PCS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePRE-CULTIVATION\/DIRECT SOWING\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan\u003eSOWING TIME: MARCH-APRIL\/APRIL-MAY\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan\u003eSOWING DEPTH: 0.1 CM\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan\u003eGROOMING TIME: 7-20 DGR\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFINAL PLANTING\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan\u003ePLANT SPACING: 25 CM\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan\u003eROW SPACING: 25 CM\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHARVEST FESTIVAL: APPROX. 2-3 MONTHS AFTER SOWING\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSOWING AND HARVESTING LEAF COTTAGE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eGrowing location\u003c\/em\u003e : Grown outdoors\/in a flowerbed, in a pallet collar or larger pot on the balcony in a sunny location (6-7 hours of sun\/day).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAT SOWING\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSow\u003c\/strong\u003e the leaf house indoors in March-April depending on how early flowering you want. Place the briquette in lukewarm water and let it swell. Place on a dish or growing tray. Stick a seed about 0.1 cm into the growing briquette and cover the seed with some of the briquette's coconut fibers. The leaf house can also be sown in smaller pots filled with planting soil.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003eIf you want later flowering, the leafy house can also \u003cstrong\u003ebe sown directly\u003c\/strong\u003e in its growing location in April-May. Make sure to prepare the growing location by loosening the soil, clearing weeds and filling it with nutritious potting soil. Water thoroughly before sowing the seeds. Make sure to keep the soil moist throughout the germination period.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMark\u003c\/strong\u003e the sowing with markers. Specify the variety and date.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCover\u003c\/strong\u003e the seeds with a transparent cover with air holes. Tip – use a greenhouse with a plastic lid and place a capillary mat in the bottom to provide an even and good water supply. Place on a heating floor or heating mat for extra fast germination.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater\u003c\/strong\u003e regularly - never let the seeds dry out!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1-3 WEEKS AFTER SOWING\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvide light\u003c\/strong\u003e . When the seed germinates, usually after 7-20 days, it needs light. Remove the plastic and place the seed in a brighter and cooler location.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRETRAINING\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRepot\u003c\/strong\u003e the plant when it has 4 leaves, to give it more space. Plant it in a pot measuring approximately 10x10 cm, which is filled with nutritious potting soil. Plant at the same depth as the plant was previously. Water with lukewarm water. Here the plants are then allowed to grow before it is time to plant out.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFINAL PLANTING\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarden off\u003c\/strong\u003e the plant when the risk of frost is over, to accustom it to the outdoor environment. Start with 1 hour\/day and gradually increase the time outside. Avoid direct sunlight which is too strong for the tender leaves. After a week or so it is ready for a permanent life outdoors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant\u003c\/strong\u003e the plant in its growing location, for example in a flowerbed or pallet collar, with 25 cm between each plant and 25 cm between each row. Plant in well-fertilized soil. Make sure to support the flower with a support stick so that it can reach its full potential. Fertilize a few times during the season.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHARVEST FESTIVAL\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003eApproximately 2-3 months after sowing, the leaf house is fully developed. Enjoy it in the flowerbed or bring it in as a cut. 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Place the briquette in lukewarm water and let it swell. Place on a dish or growing tray. Stick a seed about 0.1 cm into the growing briquette and cover the seed with some of the briquette's coconut fibers. The leaf house can also be sown in smaller pots filled with planting soil.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003eIf you want later flowering, the leafy house can also \u003cstrong\u003ebe sown directly\u003c\/strong\u003e in its growing location in April-May. Make sure to prepare the growing location by loosening the soil, clearing weeds and filling it with nutritious potting soil. Water thoroughly before sowing the seeds. Make sure to keep the soil moist throughout the germination period.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMark\u003c\/strong\u003e the sowing with markers. Specify the variety and date.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCover\u003c\/strong\u003e the seeds with a transparent cover with air holes. Tip – use a greenhouse with a plastic lid and place a capillary mat in the bottom to provide an even and good water supply. Place on a heating floor or heating mat for extra fast germination.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater\u003c\/strong\u003e regularly - never let the seeds dry out!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1-3 WEEKS AFTER SOWING\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvide light\u003c\/strong\u003e . When the seed germinates, usually after 7-20 days, it needs light. 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Start with 1 hour\/day and gradually increase the time outside. Avoid direct sunlight which is too strong for the tender leaves. After a week or so it is ready for a permanent life outdoors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant\u003c\/strong\u003e the plant in its growing location, for example in a flowerbed or pallet collar, with 25 cm between each plant and 25 cm between each row. Plant in well-fertilized soil. Make sure to support the flower with a support stick so that it can reach its full potential. Fertilize a few times during the season.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHARVEST FESTIVAL\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003eApproximately 2-3 months after sowing, the leaf house is fully developed. Enjoy it in the flowerbed or bring it in as a cut. 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