- 1). Prepare the growing site in fall by loosening the soil 8 to 10 inches deep.
- 2). Scatter the desired number of edible malva seeds over the planting site. Cover them with a 2-inch layer of soil. It is not necessary to water the seeds at this time, as they won't sprout until temperatures warm in spring.
- 3). Begin watering the planting site in spring, after average daytime temperatures warm to at least 60 degrees Fahrenheit. Add just enough water to keep the soil lightly moist.
- 4). Thin the seedlings when they reach a height of 3 inches. Leave a space of 4 to 6 inches between each plant.
- 5). Place 2 inches of organic mulch under the plants when they are 4 inches tall. Keep the mulch a distance of at 3 three inches from the stems because it may lead to disease if heaped against the plants.
- 6). Provide supplemental water when the top inch of soil dries out.
- 7). Harvest the foliage when it reaches the desired size. Gather the fruits after they have formed completely, but before they begin to dry and turn brown.
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