From Seed to Bouquet
A gift that takes 75 days to open.
Most gifts are forgotten in a week. This one shows up every day for two and a half months. The recipient plants. We send weekly emails. At day 75, they have flowers. If nothing grows, we replace it. The giver doesn’t have to worry about anything.
What’s Included
| Variety | Count | Sprout Days | Bloom Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zinnia Dahlia-flowered | 50 | 5-7 | 60 |
| Cosmos | 50 | 7-10 | 65 |
| Sunflower Teddy Bear | 15 | 7-14 | 60 |
| Marigold | 50 | 5-7 | 50 |
| Calendula | 50 | 7-14 | 55 |
Also included:
- Planting card with timeline
- Gift-ready packaging
- Access to 290+ growing guides
- Automated email reminders
- 30-day germination guarantee
The 4 Promises
🌱 89% germination rate · 📖 Complete growing guides · 🔁 30-day reshipment · 📬 Automated reminders
Who It’s For
- You want a gift that isn’t disposable
- The recipient has a balcony or small garden
- You want to give something that requires care, not money
- It’s a housewarming, birthday, or thank-you gift
Who It’s Not For
- The recipient has no outdoor space
- You need a gift that works immediately
- The recipient wants 1-on-1 support (we don’t offer that)
Your 75 Days
| Day | Stage | What Happens |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Plant | Sow all varieties |
| 5-7 | Sprout | Zinnia, marigold appear |
| 14 | Thin | Thin to proper spacing |
| 30 | Grow | Seedlings at 6-12 inches |
| 50 | Bud | First flower buds |
| 60 | Bloom | First flowers open |
| 75 | Bouquet | Cut stems, make a bouquet |
What Growers Say
“I gave this to my mom. She sent me photos every week for 75 days.” — Mike, London
“My mom sent me a photo of the bouquet on her kitchen table. Then another the next morning.” — Anonymous
Common Questions
How long do cut flowers last?
- Zinnia: 7-10 days
- Marigold: 7-10 days
- Cosmos: 5-7 days
- Sunflower: 5-7 days
- Calendula: 5-7 days
How do I make a bouquet? Strip lower leaves. Arrange in a spiral. Tie with twine. Trim stems evenly.
What if flowers don’t bloom? Too much fertilizer. Stop fertilizing.
What if seeds don’t sprout? Reply to your order email with a photo. We reship.
Can I ship directly to the recipient? Yes. Add their address at checkout.
Related Reading
- Cut Flower Garden: A Beginner’s Plan
- How to Grow Zinnias for Cutting
- When to Cut Zinnias So They Keep Blooming
- From Seed to Bouquet FAQ
- Which Kit for a Housewarming Gift
Learn as you grow
Everything behind this kit.
What you'll grow
- Calendula: The Edible Cut FlowerCalendula (pot marigold) is an edible flower with orange or yellow petals. It blooms in cool weather and self-seeds. Use petals in salads or as a saffron substitute.
- Cosmos: The Wildflower That Keeps BloomingCosmos are tall, airy wildflowers that bloom from summer to frost. They thrive in poor soil — too much fertilizer means no flowers.
- Gomphrena: The Cut Flower That Lasts ForeverGomphrena (globe amaranth) is a clover-like flower that holds its color for months after cutting. It's drought-tolerant and blooms all summer.
- Nasturtium: The Flower You Can Eat (Peppery Like Watercress)Nasturtium is an edible flower with peppery leaves and flowers. It's easy to grow, thrives in poor soil, and attracts pollinators.
- Sunflower Teddy Bear: The Dwarf Sunflower for Small SpacesTeddy Bear sunflowers grow 2-3 feet tall with fuzzy, double yellow blooms. They're the best sunflower for containers and kids.
- Zinnia Dahlia-flowered: The Cut Flower That Never StopsDahlia-flowered zinnias are 3-4 inch double blooms that produce from summer to frost. The best cut flower for beginners — the more you cut, the more they bloom.
Growing guides for this kit
- Cut Flower Garden: A Beginner's PlanA beginner's cut flower garden needs 5-6 varieties that bloom at different times. Zinnias, cosmos, sunflowers, and marigolds are the easiest.
- Why Your Flowers Stopped BloomingFlowers stop blooming from heat, lack of deadheading, too much nitrogen, or end of season. Deadhead regularly and avoid over-fertilizing.
- How to Grow Calendula from SeedCalendula sprouts in 7-14 days and blooms in 50-60 days. It's cool-season and self-seeds. Petals are edible and can substitute for saffron.
- How to Grow Cosmos from SeedCosmos sprout in 7-10 days and bloom in 60-75 days. They thrive in poor soil — too much fertilizer means no flowers. They self-seed every year.
- How to Grow Nasturtium from SeedNasturtium sprouts in 7-14 days and blooms in 50-60 days. It thrives in poor soil. Every part is edible.
- How to Grow Sunflowers in Small SpacesDwarf sunflowers like Teddy Bear grow 2-3 feet tall and work in 12-inch pots. They need 6-8 hours of sun and bloom 60-90 days after planting.
- How to Grow Zinnias for CuttingZinnias produce in 60-70 days and bloom until frost. Cut stems long, above a leaf node, and the plant produces more flowers.
- Why Your Sunflower Is LeaningSunflowers lean because of insufficient sun, wind, or weak stems. They naturally track the sun.