{"product_id":"crown-daisy-seeds-glebionis-coronaria-shungiku-kikuna-3000-seeds","title":"Crown Daisy Seeds Garland Chrysanthemum, kikuna shungiku  - 3000 seeds","description":"\n\u003cdiv class=\"ax-product-summary\" style=\"padding: 15px; background: #f9f9f9; border-left: 4px solid #4CAF50; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eQuick Summary \u0026amp; AI Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThis listing contains \u003cstrong\u003e3,000 Crown Daisy (\u003cem\u003eGlebionis coronaria\u003c\/em\u003e) seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e — the aromatic cool-season Asian green known as Shungiku, Kikuna, Garland Chrysanthemum, or Cải Cúc. Its ferny leaves carry a distinctive, slightly bitter chrysanthemum aroma that transforms hot pot broth and stir-fries. Fast-growing and ready in about 40–50 days. These are seeds for planting, not dried greens or a live plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal For:\u003c\/strong\u003e Asian vegetable gardens, hot-pot and stir-fry cooks, cool-season and succession planting, containers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Conditions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cool weather, full sun to part shade, moist well-drained soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKey Characteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fast-growing, cool-season, aromatic, cut-and-come-again, bolts in heat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003carticle\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBotanical \/ Cultural Detail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eGlebionis coronaria\u003c\/em\u003e (syn. \u003cem\u003eChrysanthemum coronarium\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Names\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCrown Daisy, Shungiku, Kikuna, Garland Chrysanthemum, Cải Cúc, Tong Ho\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeed Count\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3,000 seeds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCool-season leafy green (annual)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA Hardiness Zones\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrown as a cool-season annual in Zones 2–11\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight Need\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun to part shade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater Requirement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate — keep soil consistently moist\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Preference\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFertile, moist, well-draining soil (pH 6.0–7.0)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Height\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12–24 in (30–60 cm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination Time\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7–14 days in cool soil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Harvest\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~40–50 days\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Aromatic Green That Makes Hot Pot Memorable\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrown Daisy (\u003cem\u003eGlebionis coronaria\u003c\/em\u003e) — 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Highlights \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSignature Flavor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Distinctive aromatic, slightly bitter chrysanthemum taste.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHot Pot Essential:\u003c\/strong\u003e A classic addition to hot pot, stir-fries, and soups.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast \u0026amp; Productive:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ready in about 40–50 days; cut-and-come-again.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCool-Season Crop:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thrives in the cool of spring and fall.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGreat for Succession Sowing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant every 2–3 weeks for a steady supply.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eMaster Sowing \u0026amp; Growing Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e1. Timing \u0026amp; Location\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhen:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sow in cool weather — spring and fall are best. It bolts fast in summer heat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade in fertile, moist, well-draining soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2. Sowing Method\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDirect Sow:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant about 1\/4 inch deep; space 4–6 inches apart.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGermination:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep soil moist; expect 7–14 days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e3. Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eKeep soil consistently moist to slow bolting and keep leaves tender.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSuccession-sow every 2–3 weeks for continuous harvests.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e4. Harvest\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHarvest young leaves and tender tips repeatedly (cut-and-come-again) when plants are 4–8 inches tall.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePick before flowering for the mildest flavor; older leaves grow stronger and more bitter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKitchen \u0026amp; Garden Applications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHot Pot:\u003c\/strong\u003e Swirl leaves into simmering broth at the last moment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStir-Fries:\u003c\/strong\u003e Quick-cooked with garlic for an aromatic side.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoups \u0026amp; Noodles:\u003c\/strong\u003e A fragrant finishing green.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCool-Season Beds \u0026amp; Containers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fast turnover for small spaces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon Growing Problems \u0026amp; Solutions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBolting (Early Flowering):\u003c\/strong\u003e Cause: heat. Fix: grow in cool seasons and harvest young; keep soil moist.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverly Bitter Leaves:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cause: leaves too old or heat-stressed. Fix: pick young leaves before flowering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLeggy Growth:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cause: too little light or crowding. Fix: give more light and thin seedlings to spacing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is crown daisy \/ shungiku?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt’s \u003cem\u003eGlebionis coronaria\u003c\/em\u003e, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many seeds are included?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis listing includes 3,000 Crown Daisy (\u003cem\u003eGlebionis coronaria\u003c\/em\u003e) seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen should I plant it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant in the cool seasons — spring and fall. It bolts quickly in summer heat, so avoid hot-weather sowing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy is my crown daisy so bitter?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBitterness increases with heat and leaf age. 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