Bitter chrysanthemum is an annual herb that draws flowers and stems in early summer, and young leaves can be eaten raw and mixed, or cooked and soup.
There are many varieties of bitter chrysanthemum, mainly reflected in the difference in size.
If you plant bitter chrysanthemum pots on the balcony, it is best for Taiwan friends to choose small varieties.
Bitter chrysanthemum is a very hardy vegetable, while ensuring the temperature should be diligent in watering, so that bitter chrysanthemum will grow better.
In this article, let's talk about the cultivation essentials of bitter chrysanthemum.
◎Aliases: bitter lettuce, bitter vegetables, dog tooth lettuce
◎Family: Asteraceae
◎Temperature requirement: warm
◎Humidity requirement: moist
◎Suitable for soil: fertile soil with good neutral drainage
◎Propagation method: sowing
◎Cultivation season: Spring, autumn
◎Container type: medium
◎Light requirements: short daylight
◎Cultivation cycle: 1 month
◎Difficulty level: ★
Step 1
First build a small trench about 1 cm deep and about 1 to 2 cm wide on the soil, the spacing of the trench is about 15 cm, and put 1 seed every 1 cm.
Then gently cover the soil, water it, and keep the soil moist before germination.
Director Tip: Pay attention to the seeds when you put them, the seeds do not overlap.
Step 2
When the seedlings have grown, the seedlings in poor development are pulled out.
At the same time, the spacing between the plants of bitter chrysanthemum should be maintained at about 3 cm.
Cultivate an appropriate amount of soil at the roots of the seedlings to prevent the plants from falling out.
The director is not worried about sowing more seeds, and the small seedlings that come out of the interval can be used to make bowl noodles during the inter-seedling period.
At this time, the seedlings are very tender and are a rare delicacy... Before, if you threw it away, it was a pity.
If the amount is large, stir-fry and cold mix are OK, which is both healthy and delicious.
Step 3
When the leaves of the chrysanthemum grow into 3 pieces, the first topdressing is carried out, and the fertilizer is sprinkled in the trench and mixed with the soil.
At the same time, remember to cultivate an appropriate amount of fertilizer soil to the roots of vegetable seedlings.
Step 4
When it grows to 20 to 25 cm, the seedlings are carried out again, so that the spacing between the plants is controlled at about 30 cm.
The rest of the bitter chrysanthemum, we have to cultivate into a large plant, so we have to carry out the last topdressing.
An important tip for planting bitter chrysanthemums
1. Why are there so many bugs?
Bitter chrysanthemum, very popular with pests.
Once found, if you do not take measures as soon as possible, the hard-planted vegetables will be eaten by insects.
The solution is simple, covering the container with a layer of gauze can effectively prevent pest infestation.
2. Dishes that do not need to be cooked
The stems and leaves of bitter chrysanthemums are tender and juicy and rich in nutrients.
Vitamin C and carotene content are 2.1 times and 2.3 times that of spinach, respectively. There are a complete variety of amino acids in the young leaves, and the proportion of various amino acids is appropriate.
There are many ways to eat bitter chrysanthemum, and eating it raw is the best choice. Raw bitter chrysanthemum can more fully maintain the nutrients in vegetables, and the taste is also very fresh.
3. Bitter chrysanthemums cannot be picked casually
Bitter chrysanthemums are very difficult to preserve after picking, and moisture is quickly lost.
Therefore, it is recommended that Taiwanese friends who plant bitter chrysanthemums pick and eat them now, which is both fresh and delicious, which is the best choice.
4. Bitter chrysanthemum selection tips
The harvesting of bitter chrysanthemum should be appropriate when the crown hairs of the fruit at the top of the plant are exposed.
The life of the seeds is shorter, generally 2 years, and the seed germination rate in the next year will be greatly reduced, with the highest seed germination rate in the current year.
This bitter chrysanthemum, which also has antibacterial, antipyretic, anti-inflammatory, blind and other effects, is a good food for clearing heat and removing fire.
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