(Moluccella laevis L) An interesting plant with original inflorescences. Branched stems 60-90 cm high with rounded, toothed leaves. Flowers are small, white, faintly fragrant, immersed in a sprawling pale green calyx, which is funnel-shaped. Gathered in a dense spike-like inflorescence. Blooms from late June to fall. Used for mixboarders, where it serves as a green background for other crops. But the main use – cut for summer bouquets as an original addition to garden flowers. An excellent plant for winter compositions. In the dried state of the flower calyxes retain green color.
The plant prefers fertile, well-drained soil, sunny or slightly shaded place. Cultivated by seedling method. Sowing is done in late March, the seeds are covered with sand with a layer of 0.5 cm, germinate on a light windowsill, but shade from direct sunlight, at a soil temperature of +10+20 ° C sprouts appear in 14-30 days. The plant is cold-resistant, so the crops are kept at +13+16 ° C. In May, seedlings are planted in the ground at a distance of 45 cm, covered in case of threat of frosts.
The number of seeds in one package: 0.5g.
Manufacturer: “Seklos”.
