Leave about 18 to 24 inches between established plants. Carefully transplant from flats or pots to the garden when seedlings are well established. Three to four weeks indoors. Keep soil moderately moist during germination. Ed's Special Advice Plant in sunny location with well drained soil.
Mature plants thrive on a certain amount of neglect.
Cut flowers when fully open. Hang them upside down in a shady well ventilated place. Allow 2 to 3 weeks for drying.