Claytonia perfoliata (Montia) - 1.5 Ltr pot

Description
The Spring beauty (Claytonia perfoliata) is a herbaceous plant with a nutty, mild flavour. Its light green leaves are roundish, egg-shaped. A sunny location and well-drained, nutrient-rich soil are required for optimum growth of Spring beauty.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Montia perfoliata.

Bulletpoints
* nutty, mild flavour

Leaves
Suitable for consumption. The light green leaves are roundish, egg-shaped and have a nutty, mild flavour. With the right care, the plant can be harvested from January.

Growth
Rosette-like.

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

Seed
Sowing under glass in October.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: Spring to summer.

Tasks
Sowing under glass: October.

Care
It is advisable to dig irrigation trenches between the rows, as many vegetables should not be watered from above. In addition: Regular weeding prevents weeds from taking over the vegetables.

Use
Cottage garden, vegetable garden, lettuce