Seed Library

Cardiospermum halicacabum or Love-in-a-Puff 

Love-in-a-Puff, Cardiospermum halicacabum,

This is a vigorous growing vine that produces green seed pods that are a beautiful addition to arrangements.

Planting Tips:

• A warm-season annual that prefers full sun.
• Plant after danger of frost and once soil has warmed.
• Start seeds indoors 4-6 weeks before planting date or cast seeds directly in the garden, covering seed with soil.
• Soaking seed overnight will speed sprouting. Allow 5-10 days to germinate.
• Needs supportive structure.
• 120 days to bloom/pod.

Harvest Tips:

• The pods will develop following the bloom. Harvest vines early in the day to prevent wilting.

Above information came from thegardenshop.com 

Also note that this vine can be invasive.