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Chopsuey Greens Shungiku World Kitchen Seeds
Approx 500 seeds
Shungiku, also known as edible chrysanthemum, is a highly fragrant and flavourful leafy green widely used in Asian cuisine. Its delicate leaves and daisy-like flowers add both beauty and taste to dishes. Perfect in soups, stir-fries, casseroles, and hotpots, or lightly blanched and dressed with sesame oil and garlic.
How To Grow
Sow seeds 6 mm deep in well-drained soil or pots. Cover lightly with fine soil, firm down, and keep moist. Seedlings emerge in 7–14 days. Water regularly and apply liquid feed to encourage healthy growth.
When To Plant
All year round, except during the hottest and coldest months.
Harvest
Leaves can be picked young for a mild flavour or later for a stronger taste. Regular harvesting encourages fresh growth.
Sow
Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter.
