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Garland Chrysanthemum — Herbs | DarkGrow Seed Bank

Name: Garland Chrysanthemum
Brand: DarkGrow Seed Bank

30-50days to harvest

7-14days to germinate

Z2–11USDA zones

Easydifficulty

HeirloomContainer friendly

Sowing

Direct sow in early spring or fall. Successive plantings every 2-3 weeks for continuous harvest.

Cultivation

Sun: Full sun to partial shade (4-6 hours)
Water: Consistent moisture, 1 inch per week
Soil: Rich, well-draining soil with organic matter
Soil pH: 6.0-7.0
Spacing: 4-6 inches
Height: 12-24 inches
Season: Warm season annual

Appearance & flavour

Colour: Medium green deeply lobed leaves
Size: 4-8"
Shape: Deeply cut, feathery, chrysanthemum-like foliage
Flavour: Mild, slightly bitter with hints of chrysanthemum flowers and a fresh, herbal finish

In the kitchen

Asian stir-fries, hot pot, soups, salads, tempura, Japanese nabemono, Korean ssukgat

Pests, disease & resistance

Pests: Aphids, flea beetles, leaf miners
Diseases: Damping off, downy mildew in cool, wet conditions
Resistance: Good disease resistance, may bolt quickly in hot weather

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Zone	Start indoors	Transplant	Direct sow	Harvest
2	April – May	June – August	—	August – September
3	April – May	June – July	—	July – October
4	March – April	June – July	—	July – October
5	March – April	May – June	—	June – October
6	March – April	May – June	—	June – November
7	February – March	April – June	—	June – November
8	February – March	April – May	—	May – December
9	January – February	March – April	—	April – December
10	January	February – April	—	April – December
11	January	January – March	—	March – December

Companion planting

8 beneficial pairings indexed for this variety, 3 to avoid.

LettuceBenefits from chrysanthemum's natural pest-repelling properties, especially against aphids

CabbageChrysanthemum repels cabbage worms and other brassica pests

TomatoesChrysanthemum deters whiteflies and aphids that commonly attack tomatoes

CarrotsChrysanthemum's pest-repelling compounds help protect carrots from root flies

MarigoldsBoth plants contain natural pyrethrin compounds that enhance overall garden pest control

SpinachProtected from leaf miners and aphids by chrysanthemum's natural insecticidal properties

BroccoliChrysanthemum helps deter flea beetles and cabbage moths from brassica crops

RadishesBenefits from chrysanthemum's ability to repel root maggots and other soil pests

Avoid

Black WalnutProduces juglone which inhibits chrysanthemum growth and can cause wilting

FennelAllelopathic compounds inhibit growth and development of chrysanthemum

SunflowersCompete heavily for nutrients and water, can overshadow and stunt chrysanthemum growth

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Calories (per 100 g): 23
Protein (g): 3.15
Fat (g): 0.64
Carbohydrate (g): 2.65
Fibre (g): 1.6
Sugars (g): 0.3
Vitamin A (µg): 264
Vitamin C (mg): 18
Vitamin E (mg): 0.8
Vitamin K (µg): 415
Vitamin B6 (mg): 0.155
Folate (µg): 68
Calcium (mg): 177
Iron (mg): 3.17
Magnesium (mg): 64
Phosphorus (mg): 56
Potassium (mg): 295
Zinc (mg): 0.81
Selenium (µg): 0.3

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Growing it? There is a full cultivation guide at the herbs growing guide.

Cultivar facts compiled from public horticultural references including USDA GRIN and NC State Extension. Descriptions are original to this catalogue.

Sowing

Cultivation

Appearance & flavour

In the kitchen

Pests, disease & resistance

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Companion planting

Avoid

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Where to buy seed and equipment

Grown Garland Chrysanthemum?

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