Vegetable Seeds - Chrysanthemum Greens

Chrysanthemum Greens - can also be used for microgreens and baby greens, This heirloom variety, Glebionis coronaria var. oasis, produces small, deeply serrated, and aromatic dark-green leaves. It is a cool-season annual and non-GMO, known throughout Asia for its productivity, vigor, and branching habits. These seeds are low-maintenance and can also be grown as sprouts or baby greens, providing fresh greens throughout the cooler months of the year before other plants begin to thrive.

Common Names: Cai cui, chong ho, chop suey greens, chrysanthemum greens, crown daisy, edible chrysanthemum, garland chrysanthemum, guladaudi, gul chi ni, hao zi gan, kek wah, khee khwaai, kikuna, kor tongho, shi yong ju, shungiku, ssukgat, tang ho, tan o, thung ho, tong hao cai, tong ho, tong ho choy, tunghao, tung ho and Korean Chrysanthemum Greens.

Culinary Tips: Rich in vitamin B and minerals, it is used in tempura, sukiyaki, ohitashi, yosenabe, and shabu-shabu. Flower petals can be a garnish for soups and salads. Young leaves can be cooked like spinach or used in salads.

Nutritious chrysanthemum greens and microgreens are versatile in Japanese dishes such as tempura, sukiyaki, ohitashi, yosenabe, and shabu-shabu, and are commonly used in Chinese soups. Also great as a garnish or added to salads. 

• Open Pollinated~ Plant Spring/summer or Late summer/early fall
  Cool season annual
• 14,300 Seeds Per Oz

How to Grow : Sow seeds directly into the soil in the early spring. Chrysanthemum greens can withstand a light frost, especially if covered. However, they will not grow well above 77℉. They are not picky about soil quality or fertilization, although, they lush out better if given ideal conditions. Chrysanthemum greens do not do well in very wet conditions. Successive sowing can be done every 2-3 weeks during the growing season to keep a continued harvest if desired. Pinch off the top two inches to encourage more branching.

Harvesting : Depending on when you harvest, the taste and use of the crop will be altered. Leaves can be eaten as soon as they sprout, or leave the plants to flower and harvest greens anytime in between. Provide clean cuts and they will continue to thrive all season.