chrysanthemum tea flower seeds Edible Chrysanthemum – Tong Ho Heirloom Tea & Greens – Jerra's Garden

chrysanthemum tea flower seeds Edible Chrysanthemum – Tong Ho Heirloom Tea & Greens – Jerra's GardenChrysanthemum aka Tong Ho Heirloom Flower Seeds Chrysanthemum Greens & Tea Seeds Glebionis coronaria Listing is for 1 packet of minimum 20 seeds Chrysanthemum aka Tong Ho is both an herb and a culinary vegetable. It goes by many names such as crown daisy, garland daisy, edible chrysanthemum, garland chrysanthemum, and chrysanthemum greens. It is the edible variety of chrysanthemum, closely resembling the the ornamental varieties. In China, this plant

Chrysanthemum aka Tong Ho Heirloom Flower Seeds - Chrysanthemum Greens & Tea Seeds
Glebionis coronaria
Listing is for 1 packet of minimum 20 seeds

Chrysanthemum aka Tong Ho is both an herb and a culinary vegetable. It goes by many names such as crown daisy, garland daisy, edible chrysanthemum, garland chrysanthemum, and chrysanthemum greens. It is the edible variety of chrysanthemum, closely resembling the the ornamental varieties. In China, this plant is cherished for its edible leaves and flowers. The thick and crispy leaves are used in lots of Asian dishes such as tempura, chop suey, and the flowers used to make chrysanthemum tea. Plants can reach 3FT and have lots of 3 inch wide showy blooms. The flowers can be used as cut flowers too.

Ideal Growing Conditions

Sun: Full Sun

Water: Allow the soil to dry out a little bit in-between watering. Established plants are drought tolerant. 

Fertilizer: Doesnt require a lot of fertilizer. Can give it some organic granular fertilizer every now and then to promote lush growth.

When & How To Sow Seeds: For a spring crop - direct sow seeds after your last spring frost date OR start indoors, in 4 inch containers/pots, about 4-6 weeks before your last spring frost date. For a fall crop - direct sow seeds in July or August.  How to sow the seeds: Sprinkle a few seeds over the soil surface, pat them down so they make contact, cover lightly with 1/4 inch of soil, and water them in. Plants get around 3FT wide and tall at maturity so space appropriately. 

Germination: 7-14 days

Days To Maturity: Usually starts blooming in 2 to 3 months from seed.

How & When To Harvest: The edible parts of this plant are the young leaves, tender stems, and flowers. Harvest the greens when the plant is young and leaves are tender, before it begins to flower — this is when the flavor is at its mildest and most pleasant. Simply snip stems from the top of the plant with scissors or shears, which also encourages fresh new growth to keep coming in.

The flowers can be steeped in hot water to make a light, fragrant chrysanthemum tea, a traditional herbal beverage used for centuries across Asia. In the kitchen, young leaves can be eaten raw in salads or cooked in stir-fries, soups, and hot pot dishes.

Common Diseases: Chrysanthemum/Tong Ho is pretty resistant to diseases. Can get some powdery mildew in very wet conditions. Improve airflow by proper plant spacing. Spray with 1 cup of 3% hydrogen peroxide per gallon of water to clean and disinfect. 

Common Pests: The most common pest when growing edible Chrysanthemum/Tong Ho is aphids. Use a strong spray of water to dislodge aphids from the leaves. For more severe infestations, spray with organic insecticidal soap or spinosad.

Do I have a YouTube video tutorial on how to grow this? Not yet

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