Mesembryanthemum crystallina - IJskruid (30)

Hoogte: 10 cm.

Bloeit: jul-aug

Type: TA

Winterhard in: zones 9-11 (5 C)

Prachtige bladgroente: dik blad, bedekt met kristalachtige druppeltjes, als een soort rijp. Eten als spinazie en postelein of rauw in salades.

 

Zaai-instructies: kiem in 3-4 wk, 20-25C. Lichtkiemer

Plant-instructies: Goeddoorlatende grond, volle zon.

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Description: This is the new pop-star of the gourmet chef world. Used as an edible garnish for anything from steak tartare to sushi. The uses of the edible flowers and succulent leaves are only limited by your imagination.

Height: 10 cm.

Flowers: jul-aug

Type: TA

Hardy in: zones 9-11 (5 C)

Sowing instructions: seeds will usually germinate in 20-30 days, even under good conditions germination may be erratic.

Normally will only germinate with light so surface sow. Sow seeds on the surface of a well drained seed sowing mix at about 22 Celsius.

Planting instructions: Very welldrained soil in full sun.