Balsam Mixed Color

🌱 QUANTITY: 50 Seeds
⏳ SEED TO HARVEST: 60–70 days
🌿 SOWING METHOD: Direct sow
🏞️ SOWING TIME (PLAINS): March-June
🌄 SOWING TIME (HILLS): April-June
☀️ LIGHT REQUIREMENT: Full sunlight

Native to South and Southeast Asia, Balsam is a charming annual beloved for its bright, camellia-like blooms in shades of pink, red, purple, and white. Traditionally grown in cottage gardens, balsam has been admired for centuries for its cheerful appearance and easy-growing nature.

Balsam thrives in warm, humid climates, making it an excellent choice for Indian home gardens. It flourishes in full sun to partial shade, producing a continuous display of vibrant flowers that attract bees, butterflies, and other pollinators. Its unique seed pods, which burst open at a touch, add an element of fun and fascination, especially for children.

Beyond its beauty, balsam is valued for its low-maintenance growth, quick blooms, and ability to brighten small spaces, borders, and containers. With a long cultural history and a burst of color in every bloom, balsam is a true favorite for both traditional and modern gardens.