Crown Daisy Seeds Garland Chrysanthemum, kikuna shungiku - 3000 seeds

Technical Specifications

The Aromatic Green That Makes Hot Pot Memorable

Crown Daisy (Glebionis coronaria) — shungiku or kikuna in Japanese, cải cúc in Vietnamese, tong ho in Chinese — is a cool-season leafy green with an unmistakable chrysanthemum depth: fragrant, herbaceous, and pleasantly bitter. It’s the green that transforms hot pot broth from good to memorable, and it’s equally at home in quick stir-fries and soups. Fast-growing and generous, it’s a cool-season staple that rewards frequent picking — but it bolts quickly once temperatures rise, so timing matters.

Key Highlights & Benefits

• Signature Flavor: Distinctive aromatic, slightly bitter chrysanthemum taste.
• Hot Pot Essential: A classic addition to hot pot, stir-fries, and soups.
• Fast & Productive: Ready in about 40–50 days; cut-and-come-again.
• Cool-Season Crop: Thrives in the cool of spring and fall.
• Great for Succession Sowing: Plant every 2–3 weeks for a steady supply.

Master Sowing & Growing Guide

1. Timing & Location

• When: Sow in cool weather — spring and fall are best. It bolts fast in summer heat.
• Location: Full sun to part shade in fertile, moist, well-draining soil.

2. Sowing Method

• Direct Sow: Plant about 1/4 inch deep; space 4–6 inches apart.
• Germination: Keep soil moist; expect 7–14 days.

3. Care

• Keep soil consistently moist to slow bolting and keep leaves tender.
• Succession-sow every 2–3 weeks for continuous harvests.

4. Harvest

• Harvest young leaves and tender tips repeatedly (cut-and-come-again) when plants are 4–8 inches tall.
• Pick before flowering for the mildest flavor; older leaves grow stronger and more bitter.

Kitchen & Garden Applications

• Hot Pot: Swirl leaves into simmering broth at the last moment.
• Stir-Fries: Quick-cooked with garlic for an aromatic side.
• Soups & Noodles: A fragrant finishing green.
• Cool-Season Beds & Containers: Fast turnover for small spaces.

Common Growing Problems & Solutions

• Bolting (Early Flowering): Cause: heat. Fix: grow in cool seasons and harvest young; keep soil moist.
• Overly Bitter Leaves: Cause: leaves too old or heat-stressed. Fix: pick young leaves before flowering.
• Leggy Growth: Cause: too little light or crowding. Fix: give more light and thin seedlings to spacing.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is crown daisy / shungiku?

It’s Glebionis coronaria, an aromatic cool-season leafy green (shungiku/kikuna in Japanese, cải cúc in Vietnamese) with a distinctive chrysanthemum flavor, essential in hot pot and stir-fries.

How many seeds are included?

This listing includes 3,000 Crown Daisy (Glebionis coronaria) seeds.

When should I plant it?

Plant in the cool seasons — spring and fall. It bolts quickly in summer heat, so avoid hot-weather sowing.

Why is my crown daisy so bitter?

Bitterness increases with heat and leaf age. Harvest young leaves before the plant flowers, and grow it in cool weather for the mildest flavor.

Storage & Quality Assurance

• Seed Freshness: Packed to maintain viability and germination rates.
• Storage Instructions: Store unused seeds in a cool, dry place; keep sealed until planting.
• Package Includes: 3,000 Crown Daisy (Glebionis coronaria) seeds.