E - Electric daisy

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Regular price €2.50

THE PLANT
Button-like, edible, yellow flowers. A favourite among chefs thanks to their unique flavour.

THE TYPE
Caslon Italian turns typographic norms on its head: the thins strokes get thicks, the thicks get thin.

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Name 
Electric daisy

Variety 

Latin name 
Spilanthes oleracea

Seed quantity 
0,08 grams

Packet size
9 x 12,5 cm

Packet material
Made from paper produced using tomato waste fibers, it can be disposed of in biodegradable waste

Plant size
15-30 cm height, 20-30 cm spread

Container size
Minimum 20 cm diameter

How to grow

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Sowing
Outdoor Late spring, after last frost
Indoor 6-8 weeks before last frost

Germination
Time 7-14 days
Temperature 21-24°C

How to sow
Direct sow Sow seeds on soil surface; press lightly but do not cover
Indoor Surface-sow in trays with light exposure

Caring
Light Full sun to partial shade 
Watering Keep soil consistently moist, but not waterlogged
Soil Rich, well-drained soil
Feeding Apply balanced fertilizer monthly

Growing tip
Pinch back young growth to encourage a bushier habit. Electric Daisy is a heat-loving plant, so protect it from cool temperatures.

Harvesting
Harvest flower heads when fully mature. Leaves and flowers can be picked throughout the season and used fresh.

Interesting facts

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Fun fact 1
Electric Daisy is also known as the “Toothache Plant” because chewing on the flower creates a numbing and tingling sensation.

Fun fact 2
Traditionally, it has been used in herbal medicine to relieve toothaches and other oral discomforts.

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