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Briza
Photo: Kurt Stüber [1] · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Fact sheet

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Days to germination7–14 days

“7-14 days at 65-70°F (18-21°C)” — How to Grow Greater Quaking Grass (Briza maxima) | Johnny's Selected Seeds

Days to maturity90–100 days

“90-100 days to maturity” — Briza Maxima — ALMA | PROUST

Germination temperature65–75 °F

“Ideal germination temperatures are between 65-75°F (18-24°C).” — Briza Minor Care Guide: How to Grow and Maintain This Ornamental Grass - Luna's Cozy Home

Waterconsistently moist but not waterlogged

“Use a spray bottle or gentle watering can to keep the soil consistently moist…” — Briza Minor Care Guide: How to Grow and Maintain This Ornamental Grass - Luna's Cozy Home

Soil pH5.5–7.5

“SOIL REQUIREMENTS: Average to well drained soil. 5.5-7.5 preferred pH.” — How to Grow Greater Quaking Grass (Briza maxima) | Johnny's Selected Seeds

Height24–31 in

“Height: 60-80 cm” — Briza Maxima — ALMA | PROUST

Propagationseed

“Harvest seeds if you wish to propagate further or share with fellow gardeners.” — Briza Minor Care Guide: How to Grow and Maintain This Ornamental Grass - Luna's Cozy Home

Start indoors5–7 weeks before last frost

“Sow 1/8" deep into 72-cell flats, or preferred seedling container, 5-7 weeks before planting out.” — How to Grow Greater Quaking Grass (Briza maxima) | Johnny's Selected Seeds

Transplantwhen seedlings are sturdy and weather permits

“Once seedlings are sturdy and weather permits, transplant them outdoors…” — Briza Minor Care Guide: How to Grow and Maintain This Ornamental Grass - Luna's Cozy Home

Ready whenHarvest when seed heads are mature but still green and before pollen shed. Seed heads harvested once they have shed pollen, or have turned a golden color, tend to shatter.

“Harvest when seed heads are mature but still green and before pollen shed. Seed heads harvested once they have shed pollen, or have turned a golden color, tend to shatter.” — How to Grow Greater Quaking Grass (Briza maxima) | Johnny's Selected Seeds

Edible partsornamental

“deadheading is optional but can prolong the ornamental display.” — Briza Minor Care Guide: How to Grow and Maintain This Ornamental Grass - Luna's Cozy Home

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