Aromatic herb used in cooking. Both the leaves and the stems can be used in stews and often added at the end of the cooking process. Some people also use it in tea.
Scientific Name: Dysphania ambrosioides
Plant Life Cycle: Annual
Optimal Germination Temperature: 18-29 °C
Germination time in days: 10-21 days
Indicative Days to maturity: 55-60 days
Sunlight: Full sun
Soil requirement: grows easily in most soils but prefers sandy loam
Sowing and cultivation: Sow seed directly in the ground just before the last spring frost date. Lightly cover. Space plants by 12-15 cm.
