Starting Celosia (Cockscomb) from Seed

Celosia seeds are best started indoors 8 weeks before the last frost, not sown in fall. Fall-sown seeds have low survival rates.

Indoor Seed Starting

1. Sow seeds in late winter, barely covering.
2. Keep at 70–75°F; germination in 10–14 days.
3. Provide strong light (40W shop lights 6–8 inches above).
4. Transplant after last frost, hardening off 10 days in shade.

Recommended Variety

‘Fresh Look’ celosia (feathery type) is award-winning, long-lasting, and superior to traditional cockscomb. Available from Park Seed and Burpee.