Corn Marigold (Chrysanthemum segetum)
At a glance
- Lifecycle
- Annual
- Exposure
- Full sun
Cultivation
Succeeds in ordinary garden soil. Cultivated as a vegetable in China and Japan.
Propagation
Seed - sow spring in situ. The seed usually germinates within 10 - 18 days at 15°c. Autumn sowings succeed in mild areas.
Edible uses
Young shoots - cooked. Caution is advised, see the notes above on toxicity.
Habitat
A weed of lime-free arable land in Britain.
Native range
Europe - E. Mediterranean. Probably introduced in Britain.