Growing vegetables or flowers? Don’t worry, the flowers of this common vegetable can also be eaten

Grow food easily on the balcony! Know a kind of food planting every day: 47. Chrysanthemum vulgare

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Looking forward to the cool weather, I finally see the forecast of cooling after mid-October, happy The cold vegetables can finally be planted. Another essential vegetable in winter, it is always available in hot pot, and it is also loved by the family because of its unique taste. Planting on the balcony can not only harvest vegetables, but also enjoy flowers.

Yes, it is Chrysanthemum vulgare. Chrysanthemum vulgare is native to the Mediterranean region. It is used as an ornamental plant in most areas, but it is regarded as a common vegetable in my country and parts of Asia. The leaves and flowers are edible, and Leucanthemum vulgare blooms a bit like small daisies. However, you need to be cautious when eating flowers, especially those who are allergic to flowers should avoid eating them.

Chrysanthemum chrysanthemum flower tastes a bit mustard flavor. The flower is rich in carotene, flavonoids compound, vitamins and potassium and other nutrients, as well as chlorogenic acid that can help weight loss. Coffee beans also contain more Eating chrysanthemum leaves can not only prevent oxidation and anti-aging, but also lose weight. In order not to destroy the nutrition, do not cook for too long to make it more nutritious.

Planting points:

is a cold-loving vegetable. Only planting in cold weather can reduce the occurrence of pests and diseases. When the temperature is too high, aphids are indispensable, and too hot can cause bolting, flowering and seeding. In areas with a cooler climate, it can be planted from autumn to winter.In summer again. The southern part of the summer is longer, it is best to start planting after the autumn is cool, to avoid the hot climate.

Requirement of light conditions:

Chrysanthemum chrysanthemum is a Asteraceae plant. It likes full daylight and can grow well in a semi-shaded environment.

Soil requirements:

Sandy soil with good drainage and rich organic matter. As long as the soil is not too humid, ordinary garden soil can make Chrysanthemum vulgare grow into a small piece in about a month.

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propagation and planting methods:

is an annual plant, which requires moistening of the seedlings during the sowing process. When the Chrysanthemum vulgare grows up, thinning will be carried out. When the climate warms, the Chrysanthemum vulgare will begin to bolt, bloom or even produce seeds. If you want to keep your own seed, you need to wait for a while.

Watering:

Seedlings should be careful not to over-water, so as not to cause too much soil moisture and cause disease. In the growth period, it is necessary to ensure sufficient water for Chrysanthemum vulgare to grow luxuriantly. Pouring compost tea once a month helps the growth of beneficial microorganisms in the soil and nourishes the health of plants.

Fertilization:

balcony planting,Adding the old compost to the planting soil base fertilizer is basically sufficient, of course, you can also add some additional nitrogen fertilizer.

Pruning:

Because Chrysanthemum vulgare is basically planted by sowing, so when the seedlings grow up, the thinning will be started, that is, the weaker and poorly growing seedlings will be pruned to reserve for other Chrysanthemum vulgaris Enough growth space. The biggest advantage of balcony planting is that it is harvested when the vegetables are cooked. It is not only fresh and delicious, but also retains the most nutrients, the shortest distance, low carbon and energy saving.

last year experimented with lettuce chrysanthemum chrysanthemum, green onion coriander mixed with chrysanthemum chrysanthemum, and the effect was not bad. Such diversified planting can greatly interfere with the foraging of insects that eat chrysanthemum chrysanthemum. Moreover, different cold season vegetables can be harvested continuously.

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