Black Eyed Susan Seeds

Start seed indoors 5-7 weeks before transplanting into the garden.
Cover with soil very lightly as seeds require light to germinate.
Optimum soil temperature for seed germination is 60-75 degrees. Transplant to the garden after your average last frost date.
A week before transplanting time, harden off plants by exposing them to an increasing number of hours outdoors each day.
Or, plant seeds directly in the garden 2 weeks prior to average last frost date. Black-eyed susan self-sows readily. Prefers full sun but can tolerate partial shade.

Scientific name: rudbeckia hirta
Days to maturity: 100
Seed depth: surface-1/8"
Days to sprout: 10-15
Plant spacing: 12-18"
Row spacing: 18-24"
Light requirements: sunny / partial shade
Plant height: 12-36"
Life cycle: perennial
Frost hardy: yes