McKinstry's Market Garden

Petunia

McKinstry Farms • Tips from Farmer Will

Plant Type: Annual
Season: Spring to frost


Light

Full sun brings out the most blooms.

Water

Water deeply when the top inch is dry. More frequent in containers.

Farmer Will's Tip:

"Cut them back midseason — they’ll bounce back fuller than ever!"

Temperature

Prefers 65–80°F

Soil and Fertilizer

Well-drained potting mix.
Feed weekly with a bloom-boosting fertilizer.

Care Tips

  • Deadhead regularly

  • Trailing types are perfect for baskets

Common Problems

  • Sticky stems & wilting: Could be aphids or caterpillars

  • Leggy growth: Trim back and feed

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