Edible Chrysanthemum AKA Big Leaf Tong Ho 'Shungiku' Seeds (Naturally Grown)
$3.50
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SKU
GH1492
The delicious green leaves are great in salads, stir-fries, pickles and sushi.
This beautiful oriental heirloom is very colorful and aromatic. The delicious green leaves are great in salads, stir-fries, pickles and sushi. Cut the greens when about 4-8" tall. The brilliant orange-yellow flowers are also tasty!
| Botanical Name | Glebionis coronaria |
|---|---|
| Seeds Per Pack | 50 |
| Life Cycle | Annual |
| Min. Time to Germinate | 10 Days |
| Max. Time to Germinate | 18 Days |
| Depth to Sow Seeds | 1/8 in. |
| When to Sow | Indoors 6-8 weeks before last spring frost, Outdoors after all danger of spring frost is past |
| Growing Height | 18-24 in. (45-60 cm) |
| Plant Spacing | 12-15 in. (30-38 cm) |
| Hardiness | N/A |
| Sun Exposure | Full Sun |
| Danger | N/A |
| Bloom Color | Bright Yellow, White/Near White |
| Bloom Time | Late Spring/Early Summer, Late Summer/Early Fall, Mid-Summer |
| Other Details | Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater |
| Soil pH Requirements | 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic), 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral), 7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline) |
| Days to Harvest | 40-50 |
| Propagation Methods | From seed; direct sow after last frost, From seed; sow indoors before last frost |
| Seed Collecting | Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds |
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