1. Variety selection
Meadow salsify is an annual plant, so the choice of variety is not mandatory.
2. Soil preparation
Meadow salsify is an unpretentious plant that can grow in a variety of soils, but it grows best in loose, fertile soils with a neutral or slightly alkaline reaction.
3. Landing
Meadow salsify can be grown by sowing seeds in open ground.
Meadow salsify seeds are sown in spring, when the soil warms up to +10 °C. The seeding depth is 1-2 cm.
4. Plant care
Meadow salsify is an unpretentious plant, but to obtain a good harvest the following measures must be taken:
- Watering: Meadow salsify is a drought-resistant plant, so during the growing season it is necessary to water the plants only in hot and dry weather.
- Weeding: It is necessary to weed regularly so that they do not choke the plants.
- Loosening: It is necessary to regularly loosen the soil around the plants to improve aeration and moisture permeability of the soil.
5. Harvest
Meadow salsify begins to bloom in June-July. Flowering lasts about a month.
The harvest of meadow salsify is carried out in the flowering phase. Leaves and stems are cut with scissors or a sickle.
Additional Tips
- Meadow salsify is a good honey plant.
- Meadow salsify is used as a green manure crop.
- Meadow salsify is a source of vitamins and minerals.
Some additional tips for growing salsify:
- Meadow salsify is a good predecessor for vegetable crops.
- Meadow salsify is a good honey plant.
- Meadow salsify is used in folk medicine.