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Cosmos Orange organic

€2,60 EUR
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Cosmos orange, part of cosmos sulphureus family, AKA sulphur cosmos, is used commonly as an ornamental but can also be used for culinary or medicinal purposes . The flowers are edible and make a great addition to summer salads or as a garnish or dried and added to home-made tea blends. It is also commonly used in Chinese medicine. Always consult a qualified herbal practitioner before using this plant medicinally or a qualified aromatherapist if using its essential oil, especially if pregnant. Organic seeds.

Scientific Name: Cosmos sulphureus

Plant Life Cycle: Perennial

Optimal Germination Temperature: 18C

Germination time in days: 7-15 days

Indicative Days to maturity: 55-100 days

Sunlight: Full sun or partial shade

Soil requirement: well-drained, poor to moderately fertile soil

Sowing and cultivation: Sow directly outdoors after last chance of frost has passed from May to August into well prepared soil in a sunny spot when temperatures reach around 16-18C. Sow seeds thinly into drills 1 cm deep