Key Attributes
Mature Height : 12-24 inches (30-60 cm)
Light Requirements : Full sun to partial shade
Soil Requirements : Well-drained, fertile soil
Uses : Ornamental garden plant, edible landscaping, cut flowers
Product Details
Botanical Name : Glebionis coronaria
Common Name : Crown Daisy, Garland Chrysanthemum, Chop Suey Greens
Type : Annual herb
Flower Color : Yellow (though primarily grown for its leaves)
Foliage : Bright green, lobed leaves with a slightly bitter flavor
Hardiness Zones : 2-11 (typically grown as an annual)
Planting Instructions
Seed Preparation
None required : Crown Daisy Chronicles seeds do not require any special preparation.
Sowing
Timing : Sow seeds directly outdoors in early spring after the last frost date, or in late summer for fall harvest.
Location : Choose a sunny to partially shaded spot with well-drained soil.
Depth : Sow seeds 1/4 inch deep in rows or clusters.
Spacing : Space seeds or seedlings 6-12 inches apart.
Germination
Conditions: Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.
Time: Germination usually occurs within 7-14 days.
Transplanting
Timing: Thin seedlings once they have developed several sets of true leaves, leaving the strongest plants spaced appropriately.
Location: Maintain in the same location where seeds were sown, ensuring adequate sunlight and soil moisture.
Spacing: Space plants 6-12 inches apart to allow for mature growth.
Care and Maintenance
Watering: Water regularly, especially during dry spells, to keep the soil evenly moist.
Mulching: Mulch around plants to retain soil moisture and suppress weeds.
Pruning: Regularly harvest leaves for culinary use to encourage bushy growth and prevent flowering.
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