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Jelitto · Seeds of more than 3700 different species and varieties
RUMEX scutatus
Plant Description
| Article Type: | (pure seed) |
| Life Cycle: | Perennial |
| Family: | Polygonaceae |
| Origin: | Europe to West Asia: scree, rocky slopes, vineyards. |
| Special Features: | Interesting shield- or spike-shaped leaves. Suitable for natural landscaping. Suitable for pot and planter. Moderate self-sowing at suitable locations. Use for low maintenance plantings. Easy to grow. |
| Historical: | Traditional use as soup spice and in salads. |
| Basic Colour: | (green) |
| Flower Colour: | white-green |
| Natural Flowering Period: | May - September |
| Winter Hardiness Zones: |
Z4 - Z8
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| Foliage: | shield-shaped / hastate, green, succulent leaves with lemony-acidic flavor |
| Growth Habit: | cushion-forming / vigorous / evergreen / wintergreen |
| Height with Flowers: | 40 cm |
| Spacing between Plants: | 20 cm |
| Soil Requirements: | average / undemanding |
| Location: | |
| Characteristics: | medicinal plant / culinary herb |
| Portion weight: | 0.2 Gram |
| Grams per 1000 seeds: | 0.86957 Gram |
| Seeds per Gram (does not correspond to the number of plants!): |
1150 |
| Gram to get 1000 plants (if sown directly into pots etc. you will need a larger quantity): |
3 Gram |
| Sowing Direction: |
(16) See 15 with the exception of germination being slower and more irregular. This poses no problems. (15) Rapidly germinating, keep seed in constant moisture (not wet) with temperatures of about +20°C [68°F]. Seeds must be covered thinly. Do not cover very small seeds, but tightly press into the earth. Keep in cooler conditions after germination occurs.
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| Best Sowing Date (northern Hemisphere, Field condition): |
Anytime |
| Container Size(s): | 1 plug per 8/9 cm (3 1/2") |
| Fertilizer: | Light (100-150 ppm) |
