What it needs & gives back
↓ Needs
Lightfull sun to partial shade
Watermoderate
↑ Gives back
Mulch_biomassedible leaves and shoots
Through the year
Through the year
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emergenceEmergence occurs after the last spring frost when soil temperatures consistently reach 10°C.
floweringFlowering typically begins about 60 days after emergence and can continue for several months.
fruitingFruiting follows flowering, with seeds maturing over a long period.
harvestLeaves can be harvested continuously from about 45 days after emergence until the first autumn frost.
senescencePlants will senesce with the arrival of the first autumn frost.
Soil interactions
Drainagewell-drained
Nitrogen fixingNo
MycorrhizalNo
Accumulatesmagnesium, iron, calcium
Soil texturesandy, loamy, clay
Organic matterMedium
Compaction toleranceMedium
Propagation
Methodsseed
Difficulty2 / 5
Establishes in~1 yr
Self-seedingModerate
Wildlife & pests
Can host pestssnails, slugs