Chenopodium capitatum - 1.5 Ltr pot

Description
The Eye-hurt (Chenopodium capitatum) is a popular plant for the balcony that produces countless purple-red flowers throughout the season. The medium green leaves are arrow-shaped. A sunny position and a well-drained substrate are preferred.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Blitum capitatum.

Bulletpoints
* Continuous bloomer

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Eye-hurts are medium green, arrow-shaped.

Growth
Upright.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Well-drained, loose substrate preferred. Commercially available container plant soil.

Planting time
Planting: After the last frosts.

Tasks
- Sowing outdoors: In the period from April to June - Harvest: In the period from July to August.

Care
Regular watering in summer is particularly important. Morning or evening is the best time for this. Watering should also be done slowly and, if possible, not over flowers and leaves.

Flower
Suitable for consumption. The purple-red, ball-shaped flowers appear from June to August.

Use
Tub, salad